Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
This verse emphasizes avoiding vain repetitions in prayer, which can be seen as contradicting the routine nature of a perpetual incense offering.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:20
This verse questions the value of incense burnt by those whose hearts are not right with God, which contradicts the ritualistic burning of incense.
Jeremiah 6:20: To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings [are] not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
God expresses a rejection of mere ritual sacrifices and offerings if not accompanied by righteousness, which contrasts with the ordained ritual described in Exodus 30:8.
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 Isaiah 1:13
This verse calls the burning of incense, among other offerings, as iniquity when not followed by genuine faith, contradicting the necessity of the continual offering in Exodus 30:8.
Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
Contradiction with Mark 7:6-7
Jesus criticizes the worship based on human traditions rather than true devotion, which can contrast with the ritualistic practice of incense burning.
Mark 7:6-7: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse highlights the principle that obedience is better than sacrifice, suggesting that compliance with God's greater moral demands takes precedence over ritualistic offerings.
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 Hosea 6:6
Emphasizing God’s desire for mercy rather than sacrifice, this challenges the notion of continuous ritual offerings as in Exodus 30:8.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
It states that doing what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice, contrasting ritual offerings.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Contradiction with Psalms 40:6
This verse suggests God does not desire sacrifice and offering as much as He desires faith and obedience, which contradicts the requirement of continual incense in Exodus 30:8.
Psalms 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 Micah 6:6-8
This passage highlights the importance of justice, mercy, and humility over ritualistic offerings like those described in Exodus 30:8.
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?]