Contradiction with Matthew 13:55-56
These verses mention the family of Jesus and can be seen as contradicting Numbers 17:8, as they emphasize human lineage and relationships, while Numbers 17:8 emphasizes divine selection through a miraculous event involving Aaron's rod.
Matthew 13:55-56: Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Contradiction with Matthew 21:19
This verse describes Jesus cursing a fig tree so that it withers, which contradicts the miraculous budding and fruiting of Aaron's rod in Numbers 17:8 as a sign of favor and life.
Matthew 21:19: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. [a fig tree: Gr. one fig tree]
Contradiction with John 15:1-2
These verses discuss the necessity of being fruitful with divine assistance, suggesting an ongoing process rather than the instantaneous budding seen in Numbers 17:8.
John 15:1-2: I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Contradiction with James 1:11
This verse mentions the withering of grass, drawing a contrast with the life and vitality shown in Numbers 17:8 where Aaron's rod blooms and bears fruit miraculously.
James 1:11: For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:4
It lists Aaron's rod that budded as a historical artifact within the ark, potentially contrasting with Numbers 17:8 by framing it as part of history rather than an active, current miracle.
Hebrews 9:4: Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;