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.