Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
This verse emphasizes doing justice and judgment, which is prioritized over sacrifices, possibly conflicting with the prescriptive nature of sacrifices outlined in Numbers 15:4.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse states God desires mercy and knowledge of Him more than burnt offerings, contrasting the importance of offerings in Numbers 15:4.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse suggests obedience to God is better than sacrifice, which may contrast with the ritual importance of offerings in Numbers 15:4.
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.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
These verses highlight that God does not delight in sacrifice like He does in a contrite heart, potentially differing from the sacrificial instructions in Numbers 15:4.
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 Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of multitude sacrifices, suggesting God's disinterest in them, which may contradict the implications of sacrifice in Numbers 15:4.
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]