Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 36:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 36:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 36:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, these five sisters, Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, got married to their cousins to keep their family's land in the family. This shows that God wanted them to have what was fair and to follow the rules He gave for families.

Numbers 36:11: For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married unto their father's brothers' sons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse promotes equality among all people in Christ, contradicting the inheritance rules based on familial and tribal affiliations in Numbers 36:11.

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.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

This verse states that God shows no partiality, which contradicts the tribal-specific inheritance laws seen in Numbers 36:11.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the issue of women's rights and inheritance. In ancient times, women often had limited rights and were subject to decisions made by male relatives or leaders. Some might see it as inconsistent with modern views on gender equality and women's autonomy. If this differs from other biblical messages about fairness or equality, it could be seen as contradictory.

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