Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 28:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 28:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 28:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people to bring a young goat as a special gift to say sorry for their mistakes, along with their regular gifts. This was to help them remember to do the right thing every day.

Numbers 28:15: And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Contradicts Numbers 28:15 by emphasizing that God does not delight in sacrifice, whereas Numbers 28:15 prescribes a sacrifice.

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

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Stresses that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, in contrast to the sacrificial command in Numbers 28:15.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

States it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, challenging the efficacy of the offering in Numbers 28:15.

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

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

Indicates that God will not accept burnt offerings, contradicting the instruction for a burnt offering in Numbers 28:15.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Highlights that obedience is better than sacrifice, undermining the command for sacrifice given in Numbers 28:15.

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.
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