Contradiction with Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, contradicting the command in Ezra 6:10 to pray for the king's welfare with sacrifices.
Proverbs 15:8: The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
Emphasizes doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly rather than offering burnt offerings, contrasting with the focus on sacrifices in Ezra 6:10.
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?]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4
States that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the implication of sacrificial efficacy in Ezra 6:10.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
God questions the value of sacrifices, contradicting the rationale for offering them in Ezra 6:10.
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 Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with the directive to offer sacrifices in Ezra 6:10.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Amos 5:22
Suggests that God takes no delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, conflicting with the sacrificial acts mentioned in Ezra 6:10.
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 Psalm 51:16
God does not delight in sacrifice, nor is he pleased with burnt offerings, contradicting the practice described in Ezra 6:10.
Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could stem from the idea that it encourages sacrifices and rituals for divine favor, which might conflict with other biblical teachings emphasizing mercy, justice, and personal relationship with God over ritualistic practices.