Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 69:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 69:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 69:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is happier when we love and thank Him from our hearts than when we give Him big gifts like a bull or cow. He cares more about what’s inside us than what we give Him.

Psalms 69:31: [This] also shall please the LORD better than an ox [or] bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

It explains that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, which could contradict the idea that animal sacrifices are pleasing to God as mentioned in Psalms 69:31.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse suggests that God takes no delight in the multitude of sacrifices, which contradicts the notion in Psalms 69:31 that sacrifices are a form of thanksgiving.

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 5:21-22

It states that God despises Israel's feast days and takes no delight in burnt offerings, challenging the idea from Psalms 69:31 that sacrifices are a pleasing offering to God.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

It emphasizes that God desires mercy and acknowledgment of Him rather than burnt offerings, contradicting the notion that sacrifices are the highest form of pleasing God as per Psalms 69:31.

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

It questions the value of burnt offerings and emphasizes acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, which contrasts with Psalms 69:31 that seems to value sacrifices.

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?]
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