Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 29:29

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

According to Moses, God wanted the Israelites to give special gifts, like bulls and sheep, to show love and thankfulness on the sixth day of a special celebration. These animals had to be perfect to show respect to God.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse indicates that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, potentially contradicting the purpose of sacrifices described in Numbers 29:29.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of the multitude of sacrifices, suggesting God does not delight in them, which contrasts with the detailed sacrificial instructions in Numbers 29:29.

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 Matthew 9:13

Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which could be seen as contradicting the detailed sacrifices prescribed in Numbers 29:29.

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 Amos 5:21-22

God expresses disdain for Israel’s feasts and offerings, which stands in contrast to the prescriptive nature of sacrifices in Numbers 29:29.

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 Psalm 40:6

Suggests God does not desire sacrifices and offerings, contrasting with the instructions found in Numbers 29:29.

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 Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes desire for mercy and acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings, which opposes the focus on ritual sacrifices.

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