Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:16

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According to Moses, this verse tells us about a special ceremony where a ram is sacrificed and its blood is sprinkled around the altar as a way to make things right with God and show devotion. It was a part of special practices to show love and respect for God.

Exodus 29:16: And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle [it] round about upon the altar.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus states He came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it, which can be seen as a contrast to the continuous sacrificial practices described in Exodus 29:16.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Implies sacrifices of animals cannot take away sins, in contrast to the sacrificial instructions in Exodus 29:16.

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

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy and not sacrifice, contradicting the emphasis on animal sacrifice in Exodus 29:16.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

Indicates that God does not delight in sacrifice, countering the sacrificial requirement described in Exodus 29:16.

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]

Paradox #1

Exodus 29:16 involves sacrificial rituals that can be seen as morally conflicting. While some might view these rituals as a way to show dedication and obedience to God, others could see them as cruel or violent. This creates a conflict between the intention of worship and the act itself, which may seem harsh or unethical to some.

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