Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 29:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 29:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 29:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the people to give certain gifts, like food and drink, for each animal when they had special celebrations. This was a way to say "thank you" to God and show they cared for Him and His rules.

Numbers 29:33: And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, [shall be] according to their number, after the manner:

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

Expresses God's regret over creating humans, while Numbers 29:33 involves performing specific offerings without sentiment.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Asserts God does not change His mind, in contrast to Numbers 29:33 where adherence to ritual may imply human influence on divine will.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

States that the blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sins, contradicting the sacrificial practices outlined in Numbers 29:33.

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

God questions the value of sacrifices, despite their prescription in Numbers 29:33.

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

Emphasizes desire for mercy, not sacrifice, which challenges the obligatory nature of sacrifices in Numbers 29:33.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Indicates God does not delight in sacrifices, contrary to the commands in Numbers 29:33.

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

Questions the necessity of sacrifices and highlights the importance of justice and mercy, contradicting the emphasis on sacrifice in Numbers 29:33.

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?]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.