Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 28:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 28:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 28:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the people to give Him two perfect lambs every day as a special gift to show their love and obedience. This was a way for them to remember and honor God all the time.

Numbers 28:3: And thou shalt say unto them, This [is] the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, [for] a continual burnt offering. [day by day: Heb. in a day]

Contradiction with Mark 12:33

Mark 12:33 suggests that loving God and neighbor is more important than burnt offerings and sacrifices, contradicting the emphasis on offerings in Numbers 28:3.

Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Hosea 6:6 states that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, which contradicts the requirement for continual offerings in Numbers 28:3.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 40:6

Psalm 40:6 indicates that God does not desire sacrifice and offering, contrasting with the instructions for regular sacrifices in Numbers 28:3.

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 Isaiah 1:11

Isaiah 1:11 suggests that God is not pleased by burnt offerings and sacrifices, which contradicts the command for daily offerings in Numbers 28:3.

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 Hebrews 10:8-9

Hebrews 10:8-9 explains that God takes no pleasure in sacrifices and offerings, whereas Numbers 28:3 prescribes them as a duty.

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;

Paradox #1

Numbers 28:3 instructs regular offerings and sacrifices. A contradiction here could arise for those who believe in animal rights, as this practice involves the sacrifice of animals, which can conflict with the view that animals should be treated ethically and not harmed. Additionally, people who follow different religious beliefs might see this practice as inconsistent with their own spiritual teachings.

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