Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
While Exodus 27:20 commands detailed ritual observance, 1 Samuel 15:22 emphasizes obedience over sacrifice and ritual, suggesting that following God's direct commands is more important than detailed ritual practices.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Exodus 27:20 focuses on public religious observance, while Matthew 6:6 highlights the importance of private worship over public displays.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13
These verses suggest that God takes no pleasure in ritual sacrifices and offerings, contrasting with the detailed ritual prescriptions of Exodus 27:20.
Isaiah 1:11-13: 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 5:21-22
Amos 5 criticizes ritualistic worship without justice and righteousness, whereas Exodus 27:20 focuses solely on maintaining rituals.
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 Mark 7:6-7
Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for their emphasis on rituals, which contradicts with the ritualistic command in Exodus 27:20.
Mark 7:6-7: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
God desires mercy and acknowledgment rather than sacrifice, countering the emphasis on ritual observance in Exodus 27:20.
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
These verses prioritize justice, mercy, and humility over ritual sacrifice, which contradicts the instruction of maintaining ritual oil as in Exodus 27:20.
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?]