Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, this verse teaches that God wanted the people to give special gifts like flour, oil, and wine with their animal offerings to show their love and respect for Him. It was a way to say thank you to God.

Exodus 29:40: And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine [for] a drink offering.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:12

Explains that Christ's sacrifice once for all eliminates the need for continual offerings, which contradicts the regular offerings as described in Exodus 29:40.

Hebrews 9:12: Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption [for us].

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy and not sacrifice, which contradicts the emphasis on specific sacrificial practices in Exodus 29:40.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

States that God does not delight in sacrifice, which contradicts the commanded offerings in Exodus 29:40.

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