Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 28:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 28:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 28:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, this verse teaches that people gave special gifts to God to make Him happy and show their love. They offered animals like bulls, rams, and lambs as a way to say "thank you" and follow God's rules.

Numbers 28:27: But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

While Numbers 28:27 commands sacrifices, Isaiah 1:11 suggests God has no delight in burnt offerings.

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 Hosea 6:6

Numbers 28:27 emphasizes burnt offerings, whereas Hosea 6:6 highlights desire for mercy rather than sacrifice.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Numbers 28:27 instructs offerings, but Psalm 51:16 states that God does not delight in 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 1 Samuel 15:22

Numbers 28:27 commands sacrifices, while 1 Samuel 15:22 values obedience over sacrifice.

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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