Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Emphasizes that God does not delight in burnt offerings or sacrifices.
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
Indicates that God desires mercy and knowledge of Him more than burnt offerings.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Psalm 40:6
States that God does not require sacrifice and offering.
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 5:22
Despite offering burnt offerings and sacrifices, God will not accept them or regard them.
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
Suggests that God requires justice, mercy, and humility rather than burnt offerings.
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?]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-10
Declares that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings, superseded by the sacrifice of Jesus.
Hebrews 10:8-10: 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 Jeremiah 7:22-23
Claims that God did not speak to the Israelites about sacrifices when He brought them out of Egypt, emphasizing obedience instead.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Paradox #1
Exodus 29:38 describes specific rituals for offering animals to God. One possible contradiction could be the emphasis on animal sacrifice, which conflicts with modern values around animal rights and the ethical treatment of animals. Some people may see it as inconsistent with a loving God, as it involves killing innocent creatures.