Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 29:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 29:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 29:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that, long ago, people had to give a special animal, like a goat, to say sorry for the wrong things they did. They also had to give other gifts like food and drink to show they wanted to be close to God.

Numbers 29:28: And one goat [for] a sin offering; beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:32

This verse instructs not to add or diminish from God’s commandments, which contrasts with making additional sacrifices as seen in Numbers 29:28.

Deuteronomy 12:32: What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse emphasizes that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, contrasting with the requirement for a specific sacrifice in Numbers 29:28.

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 quotes Hosea, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, which differs from the requirement for sacrifices in Numbers 29:28.

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 Isaiah 1:11

God expresses displeasure with the multitude of sacrifices, contrasting with the high value placed on them in Numbers 29:28.

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 Amos 5:22

God states He will not accept offerings, contradicting the implication in Numbers 29:28 that offerings are pleasing to Him.

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]
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