Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 15:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 15:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 15:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that God is telling the Israelites what to do when they enter the new land He promised them. It's like a parent giving special instructions to children before going on a fun trip.

Numbers 15:18: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land whither I bring you,

Contradiction with Leviticus 23:10

It specifies that an offering of the first fruits is due when entering the land, whereas Numbers 15:18 outlines a requirement for a cake offering from bread, suggesting a contrast in emphasis and timing.

Leviticus 23:10: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: [sheaf: or, handful: Heb. omer]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:11

This verse indicates that offerings should be brought to a designated place, contrasting with Numbers 15:18, which implies offering requirements are tied to entering a new land.

Deuteronomy 12:11: Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: [your choice...: Heb. the choice of your vows]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

It suggests the law is a shadow of things to come and not the actual image, contrasting with the specific regulations of offerings given in Numbers 15:18.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1-4

It negates adherence to the law as necessary for righteousness, conflicting with the detailed offering instructions in Numbers 15:18.

Galatians 5:1-4: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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