Contradiction with Leviticus 11:7-8
Numbers 18:10 discusses the eating of holy offerings, while Leviticus 11:7-8 prohibits eating unclean animals like the pig, which could be considered within holy offerings.
Leviticus 11:7-8: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he [is] unclean to you.
Contradiction with Acts 10:14-15
Numbers 18:10 allows priests to eat from offerings, whereas Acts 10:14-15 suggests that God has made all things clean, potentially contradicting dietary restrictions.
Acts 10:14-15: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4-5
In contrast to the restricted eating guidelines in Numbers 18:10, 1 Timothy 4:4-5 states that every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if received with thanksgiving.
1 Timothy 4:4-5: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Numbers 18:10 delineates specific holy foods for priests, while Romans 14:14 claims that nothing is unclean in itself, implying freedom in dietary choices.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Numbers 18:10 involves earthly practices of consuming offerings, whereas Hebrews 10:1 suggests that the law is only a shadow of good things to come, with no lasting sanctity in such practices.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Paradox #1
Numbers 18:10 refers to specific instructions about holiness and the consumption of certain offerings. A possible doctrinal conflict could arise when comparing this with New Testament teachings, where dietary and ritual laws are seen as fulfilled or no longer necessary in light of Christ's sacrifice. This could lead to questions about the continuity of Old Testament laws for Christians.
Paradox #2
Numbers 18:10 deals with instructions about eating offerings that are considered holy. Some people might see a contradiction if they believe that the act of setting aside food for religious leaders, while others might be hungry or in need, is unfair or inconsistent with the broader moral teachings in the Bible about caring for the poor and needy. This could raise questions about prioritizing religious rituals over compassion for others.