Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:21

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

According to the author of Exodus, this verse explains that God wanted Moses to make Aaron and his sons special by sprinkling them and their clothes with a special oil and blood, which would show they were chosen for a holy job. It was like giving them a special badge to show they were important helpers for God.

Exodus 29:21: And thou shalt take of the blood that [is] upon the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle [it] upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse states that God does not delight in sacrifice or burnt offerings, which contradicts the detailed sacrificial instructions and importance found in Exodus 29:21.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of burnt offerings and sacrifices, which contrasts with the emphasis on sacrificial practices in Exodus 29:21.

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 Hosea 6:6

It indicates that God desires mercy and knowledge of God more than burnt offerings, which contradicts the requirement of sacrificial rituals in Exodus 29:21.

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

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

This verse suggests that God will not accept burnt offerings and sacrifices, in opposition to the importance given to sacrifices in Exodus 29:21.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

This passage questions the need for traditional sacrifices, emphasizing acting justly and loving mercy, contradicting the prescribed sacrifices in Exodus 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

This verse discusses ritual practices involving blood and anointing oil, which may seem morally contradictory if one considers modern perspectives on animal rights and the use of blood in religious rituals. Some people might find the practice of using animal blood in sacred rites inconsistent with beliefs about non-violence and compassion toward animals. Additionally, there could be a conflict for those who view ritual purity and the use of sacred items as outdated or unnecessary in contemporary spirituality.

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