Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, God wanted the people to give Him special gifts like animals to show their love and thanks. These offerings were like presents to make God happy and keep a good relationship with Him.

Numbers 7:51: One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This suggests that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the purpose of the offering in Numbers 7:51.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, which could be seen as contradicting the importance of animal offerings as highlighted in Numbers 7:51.

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

These verses suggest God does not delight in burnt offerings but in a contrite heart, posing a potential contradiction to the specified offering.

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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