Contradiction with Romans 14:5
Numbers emphasizes a specific tribe's counting, whereas Romans suggests individual belief over collective uniformity.
Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Numbers involves census and order, while Samuel prioritizes obedience over ritualistic acts.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Numbers counts people publicly, but Matthew warns against public acts to gain honor.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Exodus 30:12
Numbers conducts a census, but Exodus warns of a plague if precautions aren’t taken during a census.
Exodus 30:12: When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when [thou] numberest them. [their number: Heb. them that are to be numbered]
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
Numbers organizes plans, while James cautions against assuming future events.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Luke 14:28
Numbers is about order and planning, versus Luke's emphasis on individual preparedness before taking action.
Luke 14:28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?