Contradictions and Paradoxes in Leviticus 9:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Leviticus 9:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Leviticus 9:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Leviticus, God told Moses to tell the people to do certain things so they could see how wonderful and powerful He is. If they listen and do what God asks, they will feel and see God's special glory around them.

Leviticus 9:6: And Moses said, This [is] the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear unto you.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with the sacrificial rituals highlighted in Leviticus 9:6.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy, not sacrifice, presenting a differing view from the offerings described in Leviticus 9:6.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-17

Criticizes offerings without righteousness, challenging the mere ritualistic practice seen in Leviticus 9:6.

Isaiah 1:11-17: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-24

Rejects festivals and sacrifices without justice, which opposes the sacrificial focus in Leviticus 9:6.

Amos 5:21-24: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

God values a contrite heart over burnt offerings, conflicting with the sacrificial instructions in Leviticus 9:6.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
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