Contradiction with Genesis 19:3
Numbers 7:2 describes offerings given by leaders, focusing on a communal contribution, while Genesis 19:3 depicts Lot insisting on providing hospitality from his personal resources.
Genesis 19:3: And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
Contradiction with Exodus 16:18
Numbers 7:2 emphasizes the offering of leaders, whereas Exodus 16:18 shows God's provision as being equal for all, contradicting the sense of hierarchical contribution.
Exodus 16:18: And when they did mete [it] with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.
Contradiction with Leviticus 2:1
While Numbers 7:2 involves offerings given by tribal leaders, Leviticus 2:1 presents the offering as being accessible to any individual's voluntary will, contrasting with the structured leadership-focused context.
Leviticus 2:1: And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be [of] fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Numbers 7:2 highlights ritual offerings by leaders, but 1 Samuel 15:22 emphasizes that obedience to God's commands is more valued than sacrifice.
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 Isaiah 1:11
Numbers 7:2 involves offerings from leaders, while Isaiah 1:11 criticizes the abundance of sacrifices and suggests God is not pleased with mere offerings without righteousness.
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
Numbers 7:2 is about sacrifices given by leaders, whereas Hosea 6:6 suggests that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, showcasing a different priority from ceremonial offerings.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Numbers 7:2 describes a public leader's serving act, yet Matthew 6:1 advises against performing acts for outward display, stressing inward sincerity over public religious acts.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Mark 12:33
Numbers 7:2 focuses on physical offerings, but Mark 12:33 points out that loving God and neighbor is valued higher than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.
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 Hebrews 10:8
While Numbers 7:2 is about sacrifices offered by leaders, Hebrews 10:8 mentions God taking no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices, suggesting a contrast in the value of such acts.
Hebrews 10:8: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;