Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Emphasizes obedience to God over ritual sacrifices, contrasting the specific sacrificial instructions in Exodus 29:26.
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 Psalm 51:16-17
Highlights that God desires a contrite heart over burnt offerings, challenging the importance of the ritual in Exodus 29:26.
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
States that God values mercy over sacrifice, questioning the necessity of following sacrificial practices as outlined in Exodus 29:26.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Mark 12:33
Jesus teaches that loving God and neighbor is more important than whole burnt offerings, which can be seen as a contrast to the focus on specific offerings in Exodus 29:26.
Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9
Discusses how God has taken no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings, pointing to a new covenant that differs from the practices in Exodus 29:26.
Hebrews 10:8-9: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;
Paradox #1
Exodus 29:26 talks about a ritual offering, which could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency for those who believe that offerings or sacrifices are not necessary to connect with the divine. Some people might find it conflicts with modern ethical views on animal rights or the concept of worship without sacrifices.