Contradiction with Matthew 23:5
Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for making their phylacteries broad and enlarging the borders of their garments, implying that the focus should not be on external adornment.
Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Suggests that religious customs, such as festivals or sabbaths, are a shadow of things to come and not essential for followers, which contrasts with the specific garment instruction in Numbers.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Galatians 3:23-25
States that after faith in Christ, the law (which includes Numbers) is no longer a guardian, contradicting the idea of adhering to specific old covenant practices like wearing tassels.
Galatians 3:23-25: But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Contradiction with Romans 10:4
Declares Christ as the end of the law for righteousness, indicating a departure from the old covenant requirements like those in Numbers 15:38.
Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Refers to the old covenant as obsolete, which includes commands like Numbers 15:38, suggesting they are not applicable to the new covenant.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.