Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 18:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 18:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 18:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, God told the Israelites to give a special gift called a tithe to the Levites, who were people chosen to help with worship and didn't have their own land like the other tribes. This was God's way of making sure the Levites were cared for since they served Him and the people.

Numbers 18:24: But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer [as] an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:1-2

These verses state that the priestly tribe of Levi shall have no part in inheritance among their brethren, which could be seen as a contradiction to the concept of receiving tithes as an inheritance in Numbers 18:24.

Deuteronomy 18:1-2: The priests the Levites, [and] all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:14

This verse mentions that the tribe of Levi received no land for an inheritance, which may seem contradictory since Numbers 18:24 allocates them tithes as an inheritance instead of land.

Joshua 13:14: Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire [are] their inheritance, as he said unto them.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5

This verse indicates that the sons of Levi received tithes according to the law, suggesting a mandate rather than an inheritance, differing from the notion presented in Numbers 18:24.

Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
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