Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 28:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 28:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 28:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted people to give Him special gifts called sacrifices, using perfect young animals, to show their love and say thank you. This helped them remember to trust and obey God.

Numbers 28:19: But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire [for] a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Whereas Numbers 28:19 emphasizes sacrifices, Hebrews 10:4 states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the efficacy suggested in Numbers.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

Numbers 28:19 prescribes offerings, but Psalm 40:6 indicates that God does not desire or delight in sacrifices and offerings, contradicting the necessity implied in Numbers.

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

While Numbers 28:19 outlines sacrifices, Hosea 6:6 expresses God's preference for mercy over sacrifice, contradicting the sacrificial commandment in Numbers.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Numbers 28:19 requires offerings, but Isaiah 1:11 suggests that God has no delight in the multitude of sacrifices, contradicting the necessity and acceptance implied in Numbers.

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 Amos 5:21-22

Numbers 28:19 prescribes offerings, whereas Amos 5:21-22 shows God rejecting such feasts and offerings, contradicting their perceived importance in Numbers.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Paradox #1

The Bible verse "Numbers 28:19" relates to specific ritual offerings. A potential contradiction could arise for those who believe that spiritual practices shouldn't require material sacrifices, as this verse focuses on animal offerings. It might conflict with the idea of compassion towards animals and raise questions about the necessity of such rituals when promoting a moral life.

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