Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 15:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 15:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 15:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God's people needed to pour some wine as a gift to God to make a nice smell that pleases Him. It was like telling God, "Thank you, and we love You!"

Numbers 15:7: And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third [part] of an hin of wine, [for] a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Contradiction with John 4:24

Numbers 15:7 prescribes a physical offering, while John 4:24 emphasizes worshiping God in spirit and truth, without material offerings.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10

While Numbers 15:7 involves repeated offerings, Hebrews 10:10 states that Christ's sacrifice was once and for all, negating the need for continual offerings.

Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Numbers 15:7 involves a ritual sacrifice, but Matthew 9:13 states that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, focusing on moral actions over ritual acts.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Numbers 15:7 describes a pleasing offering to the Lord, whereas Psalm 51:16 states that God does not delight in burnt offerings, highlighting a preference for a contrite heart.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
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