Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 18:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 18:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 18:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Bible, God wanted the people to give Him the best part of their gifts because it was special and holy. This shows that we should always try to give our best to God.

Numbers 18:29: Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best thereof, [even] the hallowed part thereof out of it. [best: Heb. fat]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This verse promotes giving to others generously, which contrasts with the requirement in Numbers 18:29 to offer a specific portion as an obligatory offering.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

This verse suggests giving should be done willingly and cheerfully, in contrast to the commanded and specific portion in Numbers 18:29.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with John 4:24

This verse implies worship should be in spirit and truth, not through mandated portions, countering the material and measured offering in Numbers 18:29.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of sacrifices, which contradicts the importance of the specified offering in Numbers 18:29.

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 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse values obedience over sacrifice, which opposes the strict sacrificial requirement in Numbers 18:29.

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

This verse emphasizes God’s preference for a contrite heart over sacrifices, contrasting with the physical offering in Numbers 18:29.

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]
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