Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-33
Jeremiah promises a new covenant where laws will be written in hearts rather than being an external observance like Numbers 15:40 suggests.
Jeremiah 31:31-33: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Romans states that a person is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law, implying that observing commandments is not essential for righteousness.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:24-25
This verse explains that the law was a guardian until Christ came, suggesting that keeping commandments as instructed in Numbers 15:40 is no longer necessary after Jesus.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
This verse declares the old covenant obsolete, contradicting the continued obligation of following commandments as expressed in Numbers 15:40.
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.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:15
Ephesians mentions abolishing the law with its commandments, opposing the directive to remember and do all the commandments in Numbers 15:40.
Ephesians 2:15: Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, [so] making peace;
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in Numbers 15:40 might arise from the idea of strict adherence to commandments in a way that could conflict with personal freedom or moral growth. Following rules strictly can sometimes clash with the notion of acting from genuine intent or understanding, leading to a conflict between obedience and personal moral responsibility.