Contradiction with Matthew 5:17
Jesus declares that he has not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them, suggesting a continuity rather than an abrogation of established roles like the Levites.
Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12
Indicates a change in the priesthood from the Levitical priesthood to the order of Melchizedek, suggesting a contradiction to the permanence of the Levitical priesthood established in Numbers 18:6.
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 Galatians 3:24-25
States that the law was a guardian until Christ came, implying that the Levitical roles mentioned in Numbers 18:6 are no longer necessary in their original form.
Galatians 3:24-25: Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster [to bring us] unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-33
Speaks of a new covenant where the law will be written on hearts rather than relying on specific priestly roles, challenging the idea of appointed duties for the Levites.
Jeremiah 31:31-33: 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
Describes all believers as a royal priesthood, suggesting an expanded priestly role that contradicts the exclusive Levitical priesthood mentioned in Numbers 18:6.
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]