Contradiction with Genesis 1:1
Numbers 17:1 speaks of a specific event involving Moses; Genesis 1:1 speaks of the creation of the universe, indicating a broader context.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5
Numbers 17:1 involves an instruction about leadership selection through Aaron's rod; Jeremiah 1:5 describes God’s foreknowledge of Jeremiah’s prophetic role, highlighting personal preordination rather than communal selection.
Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]
Contradiction with Matthew 28:18
Numbers 17:1 indicates God's specific instruction to Moses regarding Aaron's budding rod; Matthew 28:18 speaks of Jesus claiming all authority in heaven and earth, suggesting a different kind of divine authority.
Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
Numbers 17:1 involves a physical sign (Aaron's rod) to demonstrate God’s choice; Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as belief in things not seen, indicating a reliance on unseen assurances rather than physical signs.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]