Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God asked the people to give some animals as gifts to Him to show they were sorry and wanted to be close to Him. These gifts made God happy and helped the people feel better.

Numbers 7:39: One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

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]
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