Contradictions and Paradoxes in Malachi 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Malachi 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Malachi 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Malachi, God is upset because people are bringing broken and sick gifts to Him, like they don't care. He is asking if He should accept these bad presents when they can do better.

Malachi 1:13: Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness [is it]! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought [that which was] torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD. [and ye have...: or, whereas ye might have blown it away]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse suggests that God is not pleased with the multitude of sacrifices, contradicting Malachi 1:13 which implies dissatisfaction with offerings due to their quality, not quantity.

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 Psalm 51:16-17

These verses imply that God desires a contrite heart over burnt offerings, contrasting Malachi 1:13's emphasis on ritual and sacrifice.

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 Amos 5:21-22

God expresses disdain for ceremonial offerings and assemblies, conflicting with Malachi 1:13 that criticizes only the insincerity in offering without dismissing the act itself.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9

These verses highlight that God takes no pleasure in offerings, contradicting Malachi 1:13 by suggesting the insufficiency of such practices.

Hebrews 10:8-9: 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;

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy, not sacrifice, which is at odds with the complaint in Malachi 1:13 about the acceptability of sacrifices.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

Doing justice and judgment is preferred by God over sacrifice, which contrasts with the critique in Malachi 1:13 focused only on the nature of the offerings.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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