Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 29:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 29:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 29:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God asked people to give Him animals on certain days to show they loved and respected Him. On the fourth day, they were to bring ten bulls, two rams, and fourteen perfect lambs to show their thankfulness.

Numbers 29:23: And on the fourth day ten bullocks, two rams, [and] fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8

While Numbers 29:23 details specific sacrifices for feasts, Exodus 20:8 focuses on rest and does not mention offerings.

Exodus 20:8: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Numbers 29:23 prescribes sacrifices, whereas Isaiah 1:11 questions the value of multitude sacrifices, suggesting God is not pleased with them.

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 29:23 emphasizes ritual sacrifices, while Hosea 6:6 values mercy over 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

In contrast to the required sacrifices in Numbers 29:23, Psalm 51:16 expresses that God does not desire sacrifices.

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 Micah 6:6-8

Numbers 29:23 outlines specific offerings, but Micah 6:6-8 highlights justice and humility over sacrifices.

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 10:8-9

Numbers 29:23 requires offerings, while Hebrews 10:8-9 states that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices.

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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