Contradictions and Paradoxes in Exodus 29:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Exodus 29:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Exodus 29:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Exodus, God told Moses to dress the sons of Aaron in special coats. This was part of making them ready to help Aaron serve God and take care of the holy place.

Exodus 29:8: And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

Contradiction with Leviticus 1:9

Leviticus 1:9 details that burnt offerings should be washed and burnt on the altar, differing from the anointing and ordaining process described in Exodus 29:8.

Leviticus 1:9: But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, [to be] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:27

Hebrews 7:27 emphasizes Christ's single sacrifice for sins, contrasting the repeated offerings and rituals outlined in Exodus 29:8.

Hebrews 7:27: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Isaiah 1:11 questions the value of multiple sacrifices, while Exodus 29:8 prescribes detailed sacrificial practices.

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 Psalm 40:6

Psalm 40:6 suggests God does not desire traditional sacrifices and offerings, which contrasts with the ceremonial instructions found in Exodus 29:8.

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

Amos 5:22 expresses God's disdain for the Israelites' sacrifices, contrary to the ordained sacrifices in Exodus 29:8.

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 Hosea 6:6

Hosea 6:6 emphasizes God's desire for mercy, not sacrifice, which contradicts the sacrificial system described in Exodus 29:8.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Matthew 9:13 highlights mercy over sacrifice, juxtaposing the ritualistic focus in Exodus 29:8.

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 1 Samuel 15:22

1 Samuel 15:22 emphasizes obedience over ritual sacrifice, conflicting with the ceremonial procedures in Exodus 29:8.

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.
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