Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
While Mark 14:8 suggests that outward acts are significant, 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God looks at the heart, hinting at internal motives over external deeds.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
This verse stresses doing what is right and just as more acceptable than sacrifice, which can contradict the emphasis on a specific act in Mark 14:8.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of physical offerings, contrasting with Mark 14:8 where the physical act of preparation and anointing appears significant.
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 Micah 6:8
Suggests that God requires justice, mercy, and humility over ritualistic acts, which can contrast with the action-oriented narrative in Mark 14:8.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1-4
These verses warn against performing acts for show, which can contradict the physical act highlighted in Mark 14:8 as a notable deed.
Matthew 6:1-4: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]