Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Numbers, this verse tells us that Eliab, the son of Helon, gave a special gift to God, which included different animals, showing his thankfulness and wanting to be close to God. It was like giving a big present to show love and make peace with God.

Numbers 7:29: And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this [was] the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands "Thou shalt not steal," which opposes the idea of offerings mentioned in Numbers 7:29 if the offerings were acquired through theft.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Advises not to practice righteousness before others to be seen by them, potentially contradicting public offerings as in Numbers 7:29.

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 Psalm 50:8-9

Indicates God does not need sacrifices, which might oppose the offering significance in Numbers 7:29.

Psalm 50:8-9: I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, [to have been] continually before me.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

States God desires mercy, not sacrifice, possibly conflicting with the sacrificial offerings in Numbers 7:29.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9

Discusses that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings, which may be at odds with the offerings outlined in Numbers 7:29.

Hebrews 10:8-9: 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;
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