Contradiction with Numbers 18:21
Contradicts Numbers 18:25 by referring to tithes given to Levites as their inheritance, rather than a command to speak to Levites about it.
Numbers 18:21: And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:22-23
Describes tithing as a practice for spiritual growth and community feasting, conflicting with the transactional focus in Numbers 18:25.
Deuteronomy 14:22-23: Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5
Indicates that tithes are received by the sons of Levi under the law, providing context but conflicting with the directive tone of Numbers 18:25.
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:
Contradiction with Matthew 23:23
Criticizes strict adherence to tithing at the expense of justice, mercy, and faith, suggesting a different perspective on the practice compared to Numbers 18:25.
Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:10
Presents tithing as a means of blessing from God, which is a different angle from the specific instruction to speak to Levites in Numbers 18:25.
Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]