Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book, God asked people to give Him special animals as gifts to say sorry for doing wrong things and to thank Him for being at peace with others. These animals had to be very healthy without any problems or spots.

Numbers 6:14: And he shall offer his offering unto the LORD, one he lamb of the first year without blemish for a burnt offering, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish for a sin offering, and one ram without blemish for peace offerings,

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse states that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, which contradicts the implication in Numbers 6:14 that animal sacrifices are effective for atonement.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse expresses that God does not delight in sacrifice, conflicting with Numbers 6:14, where sacrifices are a requirement for a Nazirite's vow completion.

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 Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of multitude of sacrifices, contrasting with Numbers 6:14 where specific animal sacrifices are commanded.

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

It states God desires mercy, not sacrifice, contradicting the sacrificial requirements in Numbers 6:14.

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