Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse emphasizes that obedience is better than sacrifices, suggesting that the rituals prescribed in Numbers 28:2 are secondary to following God's commands.
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
These verses highlight that God does not delight in sacrifices but rather in a contrite heart, questioning the necessity of the sacrificial system outlined in Numbers 28:2.
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 1:11-13
These verses criticize the value of sacrifices when not accompanied by true justice and righteousness, contradicting the prescriptive nature of sacrifices in Numbers 28:2.
Isaiah 1:11-13: 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 states that God desires mercy and acknowledgment rather than burnt offerings, challenging the focus on offerings in Numbers 28:2.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
These verses express God’s rejection of Israel’s sacrifices when they are performed without righteousness, contradicting the essential command of offerings in Numbers 28:2.
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]
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
These verses question the necessity of sacrifices and emphasize doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God, which can be seen as at odds with the sacrifices commanded in Numbers 28:2.
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 Hebrews 10:5-6
These verses argue that God did not desire sacrifices and offerings, challenging the requirement for offerings detailed in Numbers 28:2.
Hebrews 10:5-6: Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: [hast...: or, thou hast fitted me]