Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 26:58

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 26:58 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 26:58. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, this verse tells us about some special families who were chosen to help take care of the place where people worship God. These families were part of a group called the Levites, and they had an important job in keeping everything nice for everyone.

Numbers 26:58: These [are] the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:10

This verse establishes the exclusive role of Aaron and his sons as priests, which contrasts with Numbers 26:58 mentioning the priestly duties performed by the Levites generally.

Numbers 3:10: And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

This verse describes David as a man after God’s own heart being chosen because of Saul’s disobedience, whereas Numbers 26:58 refers generally to Levitical lineage without specific mention of divine favor.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

This verse speaks to a change in the priesthood with Jesus from the line of Judah, contrasting with the emphasis on the Levitical order in Numbers 26:58.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18

This verse discusses the disannulling of the previous commandment due to its weakness, whereas Numbers 26:58 establishes the enduring historical context of Levitical duties.

Hebrews 7:18: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity and equality in Christ regardless of lineage, which contrasts with the specific tribal distinctions and roles outlined in Numbers 26:58.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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