Contradiction with Matthew 5:24
This verse prioritizes reconciliation with others before offering gifts at the altar, which contrasts with the straightforward process of offering outlined in Ezra 7:17.
Matthew 5:24: Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes the importance of mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings, which contradicts the focus on sacrifices in Ezra 7:17.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
Highlights that God does not delight in sacrifice but in a contrite heart, contrasting with the emphasis on offerings in Ezra 7:17.
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]
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13
Depicts sacrifices as meaningless when not accompanied by righteousness, which conflicts with the primary focus on offerings in Ezra 7:17.
Isaiah 1:11-13: 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 Micah 6:6-8
Suggests that God desires justice, mercy, and humility rather than sacrifices, presenting a different priority than that in Ezra 7:17.
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 Amos 5:21-24
Expresses God's displeasure with ritualistic sacrifices without justice and righteousness, contrasting with the sacrificial instructions in Ezra 7:17.
Amos 5:21-24: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]