Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:76

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:76 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:76. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, God wants people to say sorry when they do something wrong, so the goat was a way for the Israelites to say they were sorry for their mistakes. It was a symbol to show they wanted to do the right thing and be close to God.

Numbers 7:76: One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits making any graven image or likeness, which could be seen as contradictory to the offerings and embellishments described in Numbers 7:76.

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 Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, which contradicts the public nature of the offerings in Numbers 7:76.

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 Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of sacrifices when they are not offered with sincerity, potentially contradicting the ritualistic offerings described in Numbers 7:76.

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 Amos 5:22

This verse suggests that God is not pleased with offerings if justice and righteousness are neglected, opposing the mechanical nature of the offerings in Numbers 7:76.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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