Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that Eliasaph, a leader, brought animals as gifts to show thankfulness and friendship to God. These animals were a special kind of present given to make peace and happiness.

Numbers 7:47: 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 Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Emphasizes obedience to God rather than ritualistic burnt offerings.

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

Suggests God desires a contrite heart over burnt offerings, contrasting with the specific offerings detailed in Numbers 7:47.

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 Proverbs 21:3

Highlights doing righteousness and justice as more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Questions the value of numerous sacrifices, in contrast to the detailed offerings outlined in Numbers.

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

States God desires mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

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

Suggests that God requires justice, mercy, and humility rather than thousands of rams or oil streams.

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

Jesus says He desires mercy, not sacrifice, countering the emphasis on offerings.

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 Mark 12:33

Asserts that loving God and neighbor is more important than all burnt offerings.

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 10:8-9

Indicates that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings, contrary to the detailed offerings.

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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