Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13
This verse warns against offering burnt sacrifices in any place other than the chosen one, whereas Genesis 8:20 shows Noah offering a sacrifice immediately after the flood without specification of an authorized location.
Deuteronomy 12:13: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
In this verse, God questions the value of burnt offerings, contrasting with Genesis 8:20, where Noah's burnt offering is favorably received by God.
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
This verse emphasizes the importance of mercy over sacrifice, whereas Genesis 8:20 focuses on the act of offering a burnt sacrifice.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Amos 5:22
God expresses His displeasure with burnt offerings and sacrifices, which contrasts with the acceptance of sacrifices in Genesis 8:20.
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 Hebrews 10:8
This verse mentions that God had no pleasure in burnt offerings, contrasting with the acceptance of Noah's sacrifice in Genesis 8:20.
Hebrews 10:8: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;
Paradox #1
Genesis 8:20 might raise questions about the morality of animal sacrifice. The act of offering animals as a burnt sacrifice can seem inconsistent with the idea of valuing all life. This might be seen as a conflict between showing gratitude and the taking of life.