Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 36:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 36:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 36:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, if the daughters marry men from other tribes, the land they inherit from their family could become part of that other tribe's land. This means their family's land would become smaller, and the other tribe's land would become bigger.

Numbers 36:3: And if they be married to any of the sons of the [other] tribes of the children of Israel, then shall their inheritance be taken from the inheritance of our fathers, and shall be put to the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so shall it be taken from the lot of our inheritance. [whereunto...: Heb. unto whom they shall be]

Contradiction with Numbers 36:6

This verse seems to affirm the eventual resolution where daughters are allowed to marry whom they think best, aligning with the broader kin but not strictly adhering to the tribal restriction in Numbers 36:3.

Numbers 36:6: This [is] the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. [marry: Heb. be wives]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes the unity and equality of all in Christ, conflicting with the tribal distinctions and inheritance rules specified in Numbers 36:3.

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 Ruth 1:16

Ruth's commitment to Naomi contradicts the tribal and familial loyalty emphasized in Numbers 36:3, as Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi despite potential tribal differences.

Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:5-6

This passage highlights the unity of marriage above all other ties, which can be seen as conflicting with the tribal inheritance concerns in Numbers 36:3.

Matthew 19:5-6: And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

This verse emphasizes that God shows no partiality, contrasting with the tribal distinctions and concerns about lineage and inheritance in Numbers 36:3.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Romans 8:17

This verse suggests believers are co-heirs with Christ, which can be seen as contradicting the tribal inheritance focus specified in Numbers 36:3.

Romans 8:17: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.
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