Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 16:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 16:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 16:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God chose special people to be close to Him and do important work in the holy tent, so they should feel thankful and not think it’s a small thing. God wanted them to help and care for others, which was an important job.

Numbers 16:9: [Seemeth it but] a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?

Contradiction with Numbers 18:7

This verse explicitly assigns the responsibility of priesthood to Aaron and his sons, highlighting a unique honor, while Numbers 16:9 implies that Levites already have a significant role, not limited to priesthood.

Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

This verse discusses the need for a new priesthood through Melchizedek because the Levitical priesthood was insufficient for perfection, contradicting Numbers 16:9's implication of the sufficiency of the Levitical role.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse indicates that the people's rejection of Samuel's leadership constitutes a rejection of God's chosen order, contradicting Numbers 16:9, which implies contentment with divinely appointed roles.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Exodus 19:6

This verse calls all of Israel a kingdom of priests, suggesting a more universal priesthood contrary to the special privilege of the Levites described in Numbers 16:9.

Exodus 19:6: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These [are] the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:21

This verse suggests that God can choose priests from non-Levites, contradicting the specific elevation of Levites in Numbers 16:9.

Isaiah 66:21: And I will also take of them for priests [and] for Levites, saith the LORD.
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