Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse states that if we sin willfully after receiving the truth, there is no more sacrifice for sins, which seems to contradict the provision for a sin offering outlined in Numbers 15:24.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with James 4:17
This verse implies accountability for knowing to do good and failing to do it, suggesting personal responsibility, whereas Numbers 15:24 addresses unintentional communal sin.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, in contrast to Numbers 15:24, which involves the community making atonement for unintentional sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Romans 2:12
This verse suggests that all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, presenting a conflict with the communal atonement tradition suggested by Numbers 15:24.
Romans 2:12: For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;
Contradiction with Matthew 12:37
This verse underscores personal accountability for words and actions, whereas Numbers 15:24 refers to unintentional acts where the community makes atonement.
Matthew 12:37: For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.