Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 27:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 27:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 27:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God gave a special way to make decisions using the priest and something called Urim. The priest would ask God to help make choices, and then everyone would follow what God said.

Numbers 27:21: And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask [counsel] for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, [both] he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse emphasizes man's plan and the Lord's direction, which contrasts with the reliance on leaders like the priest for God's guidance shown in Numbers 27:21.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:6-7

God's response to Israel wanting a king contradicts needing a priest's guidance; it indicates God allows direct divine leadership without intermediaries.

1 Samuel 8:6-7: But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. [displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of]

Contradiction with Romans 8:26-27

Describes the Spirit interceding directly for believers, unlike reliance on the priestly guidance in Numbers 27:21.

Romans 8:26-27: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10-11

Highlights a direct relationship with God without human intermediaries, opposing the need for Eleazar's decisions in Numbers 27:21.

Hebrews 8:10-11: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]

Paradox #1

Numbers 27:21 talks about using the Urim to seek God's guidance through the high priest. A possible contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing this process with other parts of the Bible that suggest God can be approached directly in prayer or through prophets for guidance. This can lead to questions about why different methods are used to communicate with God and what that says about the accessibility of God's guidance.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to differing views on authority and decision-making. It involves a leader making decisions based on divine guidance through a specific method, which might be seen as conflicting with the idea of personal freedom or democratic decision-making. Some might see this as inconsistent with the belief that individuals should have direct access to divine guidance without intermediaries.

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