Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 27:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 27:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 27:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that people should give special gifts to God to say thank you, have a meal together, and be happy in God's presence. It shows that God wants everyone to celebrate and enjoy good things together.

Deuteronomy 27:7: And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Leviticus 7:11-12

Leviticus describes the peace offering as a thanksgiving sacrifice with unleavened bread, contrasting Deuteronomy 27:7 which involves eating before the Lord with joy without specifying these detailed ritual elements.

Leviticus 7:11-12: And this [is] the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

Amos states that God takes no delight in offerings and ceremonies, contradicting Deuteronomy 27:7 where offerings and celebration before God are encouraged.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Isaiah questions the need for sacrifices, conflicting with Deuteronomy 27:7 which calls for sacrificial feasting.

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 Psalm 51:16-17

This psalm suggests God does not delight in sacrifices, contradicting the directive in Deuteronomy 27:7 to make offerings and rejoice.

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]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Hosea emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contradicts the instruction in Deuteronomy 27:7 to offer sacrifices as an act of worship.

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