Contradiction with Exodus 20:17
This verse focuses on the commandment not to covet, which may conflict with Numbers 26:53’s allocation of land based on inheritance and desire for portions.
Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
This verse suggests selling possessions and giving to the poor, contrasting with the allotment of land possessions in Numbers 26:53.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with Acts 4:32
This verse promotes communal living and sharing possessions, which contrasts with the individual allotments of land described in Numbers 26:53.
Acts 4:32: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:17
This verse states that God shows no partiality, potentially contradicting Numbers 26:53’s division of land based on tribe size, which could be seen as partial.
Deuteronomy 10:17: For the LORD your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Numbers 26:53 could involve the distribution of land based on the size of each tribe. This might seem unfair or inconsistent with the idea of equality, as it bases division on size rather than need or fairness to individuals within those tribes. Such allocation might lead to inequality among the people.