Contradiction with Genesis 4:4
Numbers 7:39 refers to offerings presented by the leaders of Israel, while Genesis 4:4 discusses an individual offering made by Abel.
Genesis 4:4: And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: [flock: Heb. sheep, or, goats]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
Numbers 7:39 involves physical offerings and gifts to God, whereas Exodus 20:4 prohibits making graven images, highlighting a difference in commandments.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Leviticus 9:4
Numbers 7:39 discusses a specific offering by a leader, whereas Leviticus 9:4 mentions multiple individuals participating in sacrificial offerings to God.
Leviticus 9:4: Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the LORD will appear unto you.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14
Numbers 7:39 depicts offerings presented at the tabernacle, while Deuteronomy 12:13-14 commands offerings to be made only at God's chosen place.
Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13
Numbers 7:39 describes offerings that are accepted, but Isaiah 1:11-13 expresses God's weariness with sacrifices, showing disapproval.
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 Jeremiah 7:21-22
Numbers 7:39 reflects ritual obedience, while Jeremiah 7:21-22 emphasizes obedience over ritual sacrificial practices.
Jeremiah 7:21-22: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Numbers 7:39 presents physical sacrifices, whereas Hosea 6:6 emphasizes the importance of mercy and knowledge of God above sacrifices.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
Numbers 7:39 focuses on sacrificial offerings, while Micah 6:6-8 suggests that God desires justice, mercy, and humility more than burnt offerings.
Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Numbers 7:39 revolves around actions of sacrifice, but Matthew 9:13 quotes God preferring mercy over sacrifice.
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 Hebrews 10:8-10
Numbers 7:39 describes offerings given in obedience, but Hebrews 10:8-10 stresses that God supersedes past offerings with the sacrifice of Jesus.
Hebrews 10:8-10: 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;
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
Numbers 7:39 records structured offerings, while Psalm 51:16-17 indicates that God favors a broken spirit over burnt offerings.
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]