Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, giving a young goat as a sin offering is a way for people to say sorry to God for things they've done wrong. It's like giving a special gift to show they want to be good and make God happy.

Numbers 7:16: One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

Contradiction with Numbers 6:14

This verse specifies offerings made by the Nazarite upon completing a vow, differing from the dedication offering mentioned in Numbers 7:16.

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 1 Samuel 15:22

Emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, contrasting the specific sacrificial instructions in Numbers 7:16.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

Highlights that God desires a contrite heart over burnt offerings, which differs from the prescribed offerings in Numbers 7:16.

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 Isaiah 1:11

Critiques the multitude of sacrifices, suggesting they are not pleasing to God, contrary to the offerings listed in Numbers 7:16.

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]
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