Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 20:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 20:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 20:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when Aaron, who was a leader, had to stop being a leader because he was going to pass away, his special clothes were given to his son Eleazar to show he is now the new leader. This was a way to let everyone know that Eleazar would take care of the people just like Aaron did.

Numbers 20:28: And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.

Contradiction with Exodus 29:9

Aaron and his sons are given a perpetual priesthood, but Numbers 20:28 describes Aaron's priesthood being transferred to his son, Eleazar.

Exodus 29:9: And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. [put: Heb. bind] [consecrate: Heb. fill the hand of]

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:23-24

This passage speaks about the permanent priesthood of Jesus, while Numbers 20:28 shows a transition of priesthood from Aaron to Eleazar.

Hebrews 7:23-24: And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

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