Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 1:53

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 1:53 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 1:53. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, the Levites had a special job to camp around the holy tent to protect it and keep the people safe. This way, everyone would be happy, and no bad things would happen to the people.

Numbers 1:53: But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Numbers 1:53 suggests active guarding of the tabernacle, whereas Exodus 14:14 emphasizes God fighting for His people without their need to act.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Numbers 1:53 implies readiness for conflict, while Matthew 5:39 encourages turning the other cheek instead of resisting evil with force.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Numbers 1:53 involves protection against wrath, whereas Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

Numbers 1:53 assumes human responsibility for protection, in contrast, Psalm 127:1 suggests that ultimately protection comes from God, not human guard.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
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