Numbers 6:17 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the book of Numbers, this verse explains that the Israelites gave special gifts to God to show their thankfulness and to keep peace with Him. They gave a ram, some special bread, and other offerings to the priest to offer to God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10-12

These verses explain that Jesus' single offering sanctifies believers, whereas Numbers 6:17 involves repeated offerings for sanctification.

Hebrews 10:10-12: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

David emphasizes God’s preference for a contrite heart over burnt offerings, while Numbers 6:17 prescribes an offering for atonement.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse states God desires mercy and knowledge of Him over sacrifices, contrasting the requirement for sacrifices in Numbers 6:17.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13

God expresses disinterest in burnt offerings when people's hearts are not right, while Numbers 6:17 focuses on prescribed offerings.

Isaiah 1:11-13: 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

This verse emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, suggesting a relational aspect with God contrary to the ritual aspect in Numbers 6:17.

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 Mark 12:33

Love for God and neighbor is described as more than burnt offerings, offering a relational priority that conflicts with the ritual nature of Numbers 6:17.

Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

God rejects rituals when there is injustice, indicating a disconnect with the ceremonial focus in Numbers 6:17.

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]