Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 18:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 18:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 18:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God picked certain people from the Israelites, called priests, to serve Him forever and help others worship Him. These special people were given an important job to remind everyone about God.

Deuteronomy 18:5: For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for ever.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:20

This verse states that the Levites shall have no inheritance in the land, which can be seen as a contradiction to the honor given to them in Deuteronomy 18:5.

Numbers 18:20: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I [am] thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse reflects a shift from theocratic leadership suggested in Deuteronomy 18:5 to a monarchy, which could be seen as a contradiction to the idea of Levitical priest leadership.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

These verses speak about the change in priesthood, suggesting a new order contrary to the Levitical priesthood established in Deuteronomy 18:5.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
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