Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave special instructions on how to prepare a ram as a holy gift to show it was being offered for a special purpose. This gift showed the people's love and obedience to God.

Exodus 29:22: Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul [above] the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, and the right shoulder; for it [is] a ram of consecration:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and of goats to take away sins, contradicting Exodus 29:22's emphasis on sacrifice as part of atonement.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the multitude of sacrifices, which contradicts the importance of offerings detailed in Exodus 29:22.

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

This verse emphasizes the desire for mercy and not sacrifice, opposing the sacrificial requirements described in Exodus 29:22.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

This verse states that God does not desire sacrifice and offering, which contradicts the sacrifices described in Exodus 29:22.

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 Amos 5:21-22

This verse shows God's rejection of feasts and burnt offerings, opposing the instructions for sacrifice in Exodus 29:22.

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 Micah 6:6-8

This verse stresses doing justice and loving kindness over burnt offerings, which contradicts the sacrificial commands in Exodus 29:22.

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?]
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