Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 1:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 1:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 1:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave special jobs to the Levites to take care of the tent where people came to worship, and only they could do it safely. If anyone else tried to help without permission, they could be hurt because it was important to follow God's rules.

Numbers 1:51: And when the tabernacle setteth forward, the Levites shall take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:51

The temple veil was torn in two, signifying the accessibility to God's presence, in contrast to the restricted access to the tabernacle in Numbers 1:51.

Matthew 27:51: And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

Encourages believers to approach God's throne with confidence, opposing the guarded approach in Numbers 1:51.

Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

Declares believers as a royal priesthood, implying direct access to God, unlike the exclusive Levitical priesthood in Numbers 1:51.

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]

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:18

States that through Christ we both have access to the Father by one Spirit, opposing the restricted access in Numbers 1:51.

Ephesians 2:18: For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus speaks of worship beyond specific physical locations, differing from the centralized location of worship in Numbers 1:51.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Paradox #1

Numbers 1:51 involves specific instructions about who is allowed to handle the tabernacle and its elements. A potential contradiction could arise from the idea of exclusivity and the severe punishment (death) for those who are not authorized to come near but still do. The conflict involves the strict separation and the harsh consequence for disobedience, which can seem at odds with the broader themes of forgiveness and inclusion found elsewhere in religious texts.

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