Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him to do special things for Aaron and his sons to make them ready to be priests. This special preparation would take seven days.

Exodus 29:35: And thus shalt thou do unto Aaron, and to his sons, according to all [things] which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

Contradicts the necessity of elaborate rituals and sacrifices by emphasizing God's preference for obedience over sacrifices.

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 Hebrews 10:8-9

Highlights that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices, contradicting the mandated offerings in Exodus 29:35.

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;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Questions the value of multitude sacrifices, implying that these offerings are not the primary desire of God, which Exodus 29:35 prescribes.

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 Matthew 9:13

Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which challenges the sacrificial instructions outlined in Exodus 29:35.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

God expresses disdain for feasts and offerings, suggesting a preference for justice and righteousness over ceremonial practices stated in Exodus 29:35.

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 Hosea 6:6

God desires steadfast love and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings, putting into question the ceremonial instructions of Exodus 29:35.

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