Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 29:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 29:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 29:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, God told the Israelites to have a special day in the seventh month where they should gather together, think about their mistakes, and rest from work. It's a day to be sorry for wrong things and focus on being better.

Numbers 29:7: And ye shall have on the tenth [day] of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work [therein]:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:1-2

This verse mentions Jesus' disciples plucking ears of corn on the sabbath day, which contradicts the rest and affliction required in Numbers 29:7.

Matthew 12:1-2: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Jesus states that the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath, emphasizing flexibility rather than the strict rest highlighted in Numbers 29:7.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Matthew 12:10-12

Jesus allows healing on the sabbath, arguing it is lawful to do well, which contrasts with the cessation of normal activities implied by Numbers 29:7.

Matthew 12:10-12: And, behold, there was a man which had [his] hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Paul suggests not to judge in matters of sabbath days, which can imply less strictness than the observance described in Numbers 29:7.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

This verse promotes the idea that each person should be convinced in their own mind regarding the day of observance, indicating a personal approach over the prescriptive nature of Numbers 29:7.

Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]
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