Contradiction with Exodus 19:21
This verse implies that only Moses could approach certain sacred objects, which seems to contradict Aaron and others approaching the rod in Numbers 17:9.
Exodus 19:21: And the LORD said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. [charge: Heb. contest]
Contradiction with Numbers 16:5
The verse describes God demonstrating who is holy, which seems redundant or contradictory since Numbers 17:9 already confirms Aaron's authority through the blossoming rod.
Numbers 16:5: And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who [are] his, and [who is] holy; and will cause [him] to come near unto him: even [him] whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter asserts that God shows no favoritism, seemingly contradicting the selection and favor shown to Aaron in Numbers 17:9.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12
Discusses the imperfection of the Levitical priesthood to which Aaron belongs, raising questions about the lasting validity of Aaron's rod as a sign.
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 Hebrews 8:13
Talks about the old covenant becoming obsolete, which contradicts the permanence implied by the budding rod of Numbers 17:9.
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 Jeremiah 31:31-32
Foretells a new covenant, suggesting a shift from the authority structure implied in Numbers 17:9.
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 1 Peter 2:9
States that all believers are a royal priesthood, contradicting the exclusive priesthood of Aaron and his descendants implied in Numbers 17:9.
1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]