Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13
This verse highlights that God is weary of sacrifices and offerings, which contradicts the command of making offerings in Numbers 28:23.
Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse emphasizes the desire for mercy, not sacrifice, contrary to the ritual sacrifices described in Numbers 28:23.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus expresses that He desires mercy, not sacrifice, challenging the necessity of literal offerings as stated in Numbers 28:23.
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 Amos 5:22
God expresses displeasure in burnt offerings, opposing the directive to continually offer sacrifices as mentioned in Numbers 28:23.
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 Psalm 40:6
This verse states that God does not delight in sacrifices, conflicting with the command to offer them in Numbers 28:23.
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 Jeremiah 7:22-23
God emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, contradicting the focus on offerings in Numbers 28:23.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]