Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 15:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 15:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 15:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when you want to give a special gift to God, like a big animal, you need to follow certain rules. This is a way to say thank you or ask for God's help.

Numbers 15:8: And when thou preparest a bullock [for] a burnt offering, or [for] a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the LORD:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse refers to the insufficiency of animal sacrifices (like those in Numbers 15:8) to take away sins, contrasting the view that offerings are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

These verses emphasize that God does not delight in sacrifices or burnt offerings, but rather a contrite heart, offering a different perspective on what pleases God compared to Numbers 15:8.

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 reflects God's disdain for multiple sacrifices, contrasting the view in Numbers 15:8 where specific offerings are prescribed.

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 Hosea 6:6

This verse expresses God's desire for mercy, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God over burnt offerings, which contrasts with the sacrificial instructions in Numbers 15:8.

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