Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 29:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 29:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 29:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how people gave animals to God to say sorry for doing wrong things. The priests, who were special helpers, put these animals on God's altar to help everyone feel clean and right again.

2 Chronicles 29:21: And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer [them] on the altar of the LORD.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Contradicts by stating that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, while 2 Chronicles 29:21 describes their use for atonement.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

Contradicts by expressing that God has no delight in sacrifice and offering, contrary to the sacrifices described in 2 Chronicles 29:21.

Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Contradicts by questioning the value of numerous sacrifices, while 2 Chronicles 29:21 emphasizes their importance.

Isaiah 1:11: 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 Jeremiah 7:22-23

Contradicts by stating God did not command burnt offerings or sacrifices when He brought Israel out of Egypt, unlike the sacrificial practices in 2 Chronicles 29:21.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Contradicts by emphasizing a preference for mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings, differing from the sacrificial focus in 2 Chronicles 29:21.

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

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

Contradicts by suggesting that God requires justice, mercy, and humility rather than burnt offerings, unlike the burnt offerings mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:21.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]

Paradox #1

Some might see a contradiction in this verse when considering the concept of animal sacrifice. The idea of using animals for atonement might conflict with modern views on the ethical treatment of animals and the belief in individual responsibility for one's actions. People today might question why innocent animals should suffer for human sins, which could be seen as inconsistent with current moral understandings.

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