Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 28:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 28:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 28:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, God wants people to have a special day to thank Him for their harvest by bringing a special offering. On this day, they should gather together to celebrate and rest from their regular work.

Numbers 28:26: Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks [be out], ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

This verse emphasizes that God is weary of sacrifices and offerings, while Numbers 28:26 commands a specific observance and sacrifices.

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 Psalm 40:6

This verse expresses that God does not desire burnt offerings and sacrifices, contradicting the mandate for offerings in Numbers 28:26.

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 Amos 5:21-22

These verses convey God's rejection of feasts and offerings, even though they are commanded in Numbers 28:26.

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 Hosea 6:6

This verse states God desires mercy and not sacrifice, contrasting the commandments for sacrifices in Numbers 28:26.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

This verse reiterates that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, opposing the sacrificial observance in Numbers 28:26.

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 Hebrews 10:8-9

These verses explain that God does not delight in offerings and sacrifices, conflicting with the instructions given in Numbers 28:26.

Hebrews 10:8-9: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;
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