Contradictions and Paradoxes in Matthew 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Matthew 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Matthew 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Matthew, Jesus explained that sometimes rules can be set aside to do what is kind and necessary. Just like when David was hungry, he and his friends ate special bread meant for priests because they needed food.

Matthew 12:4: How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:9

Leviticus 24:9 states that the shewbread is for Aaron and his sons to eat in a holy place, which contradicts the instance in Matthew 12:4 where David eats the shewbread not being a priest.

Leviticus 24:9: And it shall be Aaron's and his sons'; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it [is] most holy unto him of the offerings of the LORD made by fire by a perpetual statute.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:1-7

These verses explain the duties and privileges of the priests and Levites, emphasizing that only they may eat the offerings in a holy space, which contrasts with the account in Matthew 12:4 where David, who is not a priest, eats the consecrated bread.

Numbers 18:1-7: And the LORD said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7

These verses describe punishment for unauthorized handling of holy items, implying strict observance of sacred rules, contrasted by Matthew 12:4 where David is not punished for eating the sacred bread.

2 Samuel 6:6-7: And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook [it]. [Nachon: also called Chidon] [shook it: or, stumbled]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:6-10

These verses describe the varied regulations of divine worship and offerings allowable solely for priests, which contradicts Matthew 12:4 where a non-priest (David) consumes the sacred bread.

Hebrews 9:6-10: Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service [of God].
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