Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 17:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 17:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 17:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told Moses to keep Aaron's stick as a sign to remind everyone that they should listen to Aaron and not complain, so they wouldn't get into trouble. It was like a special tool to show who God chose to lead and help everyone be safe.

Numbers 17:10: And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. [rebels: Heb. children of rebellion]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse suggests that the people's desire for a king was seen as a rejection of God's rule, whereas Numbers 17:10 reinforces Aaron's leadership as chosen by God.

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 Jeremiah 31:31-32

These verses talk about a new covenant that implies a change from previous practices, in contrast to Numbers 17:10, which confirms the established priesthood of Aaron.

Jeremiah 31:31-32: 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 Hebrews 7:12

This verse mentions the necessity of changing the law with a new priesthood, whereas Numbers 17:10 affirms Aaron's priesthood as part of the established law.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Declares the old covenant obsolete, which conflicts with Numbers 17:10 that upholds the existing priesthood as part of the 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.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction could involve the idea of favoritism. The verse might suggest that God shows special favor to certain people over others, which could seem unfair or inconsistent with the notion of equal treatment. This might conflict with the idea of fairness or justice as understood in other contexts.

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