Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:17
This verse emphasizes giving according to one's ability, while Ezekiel 46:5 specifies fixed measures for offerings.
Deuteronomy 16:17: Every man [shall give] as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. [as...: Heb. according to the gift of his hand]
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
This verse stresses doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, contrasting with the ritual focus of the offering in Ezekiel 46:5.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Samuel emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, which contrasts with the detailed sacrificial instructions in Ezekiel 46:5.
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
God desires mercy and acknowledgment of Him more than burnt offerings, contrary to the specified offerings in Ezekiel 46:5.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus echoes Hosea’s call for mercy instead of sacrifice, differing from the prescribed sacrifices in Ezekiel 46:5.
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 Mark 12:33
Loving God and neighbor is highlighted as more important than offerings and sacrifices, challenging the sacrificial focus of Ezekiel 46:5.
Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.