Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 15:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 15:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 15:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Numbers, God tells the people that if someone who is not an Israelite wants to worship Him by giving a special gift, they should do it the same way the Israelites do. This means everyone is welcome to worship God in the same way, no matter where they come from.

Numbers 15:14: And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever [be] among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:49

Indicates there shall be one law for both the native and the foreigner, not stipulating additional offerings for foreigners as seen in Numbers 15:14.

Exodus 12:49: One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:34

Emphasizes treating the stranger as a native, without mentioning different requirements as seen in Numbers 15:14.

Leviticus 19:34: [But] the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I [am] the LORD your God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:19

Commands love for the stranger without specifying additional observances as Numbers 15:14 does.

Deuteronomy 10:19: Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

States that there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ, negating the distinction mentioned in Numbers 15:14 regarding offerings.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in the verse could involve the idea of applying the same religious laws and rituals to both the Israelites and foreigners living among them. Some might see a conflict in requiring individuals from different backgrounds to follow the same religious practices, questioning whether this respects diverse beliefs and cultural traditions. This could raise issues of inclusivity and fairness in imposing one's religious rules on others.

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