Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 8:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 8:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 8:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the people who returned from being taken away to another land gave special gifts to God to say thank you and sorry for things they did wrong. They offered many animals as a way to show they loved and respected God.

Ezra 8:35: [Also] the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats [for] a sin offering: all [this was] a burnt offering unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Leviticus 4:27-29

These verses describe the procedure for a sin offering, which involves a different type of sacrifice than the burnt offerings and peace offerings mentioned in Ezra 8:35.

Leviticus 4:27-29: And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth [somewhat against] any of the commandments of the LORD [concerning things] which ought not to be done, and be guilty; [any one: Heb. any soul] [common...: Heb. people of the land]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:11

This verse specifies bringing sacrifices only to the designated place of worship, which may contradict Ezra 8:35 if the sacrifices were not made at such a designated location.

Deuteronomy 12:11: Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: [your choice...: Heb. the choice of your vows]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, suggesting a different perspective on the importance of sacrifices compared to the offerings in Ezra 8:35.

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.
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