Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Numbers 7:82 describes offerings for the sanctuary, while Genesis 1:31 states creation was "very good," suggesting no need for offerings.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
Numbers 7:82 involves crafted items for offerings, whereas Exodus 20:4 prohibits making graven images.
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 Psalm 50:9-13
God states he doesn’t need sacrifices in Psalm 50:9-13, contradicting the necessity of offerings in Numbers 7:82.
Psalm 50:9-13: I will take no bullock out of thy house, [nor] he goats out of thy folds.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Isaiah 1:11 questions the value of numerous sacrifices, which directly contrasts with the detailed offerings of Numbers 7:82.
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
Emphasizes desiring mercy over sacrifice, which contrasts with the sacrificial details in Numbers 7:82.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Amos 5:22
God declares He will not accept offerings in Amos 5:22, conflicting with the accepted offerings in Numbers 7:82.
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]
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
Prioritizes justice and kindness over sacrifices, differing from the focus on offerings in Numbers 7:82.
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 Hebrews 10:4
States that animal sacrifices cannot take away sins, which counters the implication of efficacy in Numbers 7:82.
Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes compassion over sacrifice, differing from the sacrificial practices detailed in Numbers 7:82.
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
Highlights love for God and neighbor as greater than offerings, contrasting with the ceremonial acts in Numbers 7:82.
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.