Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
While Ezekiel 40:39 describes the system of offerings in the temple, this passage in Amos expresses God's rejection of Israel's sacrifices, indicating a contradiction in the purpose and acceptance of offerings.
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
Ezekiel 40:39 details the ritual offerings, but Hosea emphasizes that God desires mercy and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings, thus contradicting the importance of ritual sacrifice.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse highlights obedience rather than sacrifice, contradicting the emphasis on animal offerings seen in Ezekiel 40:39.
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 Isaiah 1:11
Isaiah questions the need for sacrifices and burnt offerings, seemingly contradicting the establishment and operation of sacrificial practices in Ezekiel 40:39.
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 51:16-17
While Ezekiel 40:39 describes physical sacrifices, this Psalm suggests God does not delight in sacrifices, but in a contrite heart, presenting a contrast in what is valued by God.
Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]