Contradiction with Numbers 18:21
This verse states that the Levites receive all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance for their service, whereas Ezekiel 44:30 emphasizes the best of certain offerings being given to the priests.
Numbers 18:21: And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:1
This verse mentions that the priests, the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel but will eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, contradicting with Ezekiel 44:30 where specific offerings are given to priests.
Deuteronomy 18:1: The priests the Levites, [and] all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5
This verse explains that the sons of Levi have a commandment to take tithes of the people, which suggests a different approach to priestly provisions compared to the offerings mentioned in Ezekiel 44:30.
Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 31:5
This verse indicates that the children of Israel brought in abundance the first fruits and tithes to the Levites, while Ezekiel 44:30 focuses on specific "best" offerings going to the priests rather than the whole Levitical tribe.
2 Chronicles 31:5: And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all [things] brought they in abundantly. [came...: Heb. brake forth] [honey: or, dates]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 10:37
This verse says to bring the first fruits to the priest, but also the tithes to the Levites, thus presenting a shared system of giving that seems different from the exclusive priestly focus in Ezekiel 44:30.
Nehemiah 10:37: And [that] we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of giving the "first of all the firstfruits" and best gifts to the priests. While this act supports religious leaders and rituals, it might conflict with the notion of equity and fairness, especially if people are struggling to meet their own needs. This may seem inconsistent with teachings about caring for the poor and needy.