Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 36:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 36:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 36:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when a special time called the Jubilee happens, the land or gifts that belong to one group of people will go to another group if someone from there has joined them, and this means the first group's land will become smaller. It's a way to remind people how important family and community are.

Numbers 36:4: And when the jubile of the children of Israel shall be, then shall their inheritance be put unto the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so shall their inheritance be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe of our fathers. [whereunto...: Heb. unto whom they shall be]

Contradiction with Numbers 36:7

Numbers 36:4 deals with the inheritance and tribal land remaining within the tribe, while Numbers 36:7 reiterates this rule, not directly contradicting but emphasizing adherence to keeping inheritance within tribes.

Numbers 36:7: So shall not the inheritance of the children of Israel remove from tribe to tribe: for every one of the children of Israel shall keep himself to the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. [keep...: Heb. cleave to the, etc]

Contradiction with Joshua 1:6

This verse encourages strength and inheriting the land, which might appear to contradict Numbers 36:4 by implying a broader obligation beyond tribal limitations.

Joshua 1:6: Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. [unto this...: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse states there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male or female in Christ, which contradicts Numbers 36:4's emphasis on tribal and familial inheritance distinctions.

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 10:34-35

This passage speaks to God not showing favoritism but accepting those who fear him, possibly standing in contrast with the tribal favoritism implied in inheritance laws like Numbers 36:4.

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 Matthew 28:19

The Great Commission to make disciples of all nations contrasts with the tribal inheritance limitations found in Numbers 36:4, emphasizing a universal mission rather than tribal separation.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

This verse speaks of Christ breaking down dividing walls between peoples, which can be seen as contradicting the tribal divisions upheld in inheritance laws like Numbers 36:4.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
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