Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, potentially conflicting with the detailed sacrificial instructions in Numbers 15:9.
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 40:6
This verse suggests that God does not desire sacrifice and offering, which contradicts the detailed sacrificial requirements given in Numbers 15:9.
Psalm 40:6: Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. [opened: Heb. digged]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Here, the emphasis is on mercy and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings, contrasting with the sacrificial practice outlined in Numbers 15:9.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
These verses argue that God requires justice, mercy, and humility rather than burnt offerings, opposing the detailed ritual instructions in Numbers 15:9.
Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy and not sacrifice, which conflicts with the ritual sacrifices detailed in Numbers 15:9.
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 Hebrews 10:8-10
These verses indicate that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices, contrasting with the commands given in Numbers 15:9.
Hebrews 10:8-10: 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;