Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 3:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 3:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 3:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he gave the money to Aaron and his sons because God told him to do it, and Moses always listened to God and did what He said. This made sure everything was done the right way, just like God wanted.

Numbers 3:51: And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:6

This verse discusses the Levites' role as a gift to Aaron for priestly duties, not as monetary value, whereas Numbers 3:51 involves a monetary exchange for the redemption of the firstborn, indicating a potential conflict in their perceived function or worth.

Numbers 18:6: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Exodus 13:2

Here, God commands the sanctification of the firstborn as belonging to Him without mention of redemption through money, contradicting the monetary aspect in Numbers 3:51.

Exodus 13:2: Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, [both] of man and of beast: it [is] mine.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:19

This verse instructs not to redeem the firstborn of livestock, which underscores a difference in approach between animals and humans in Numbers 3:51.

Deuteronomy 15:19: All the firstling males that come of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify unto the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work with the firstling of thy bullock, nor shear the firstling of thy sheep.

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23

This verse emphasizes that the land should not be sold permanently because it belongs to God, highlighting a contrast to the concept of redemption in Numbers 3:51.

Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]

Contradiction with Exodus 13:13

This verse mentions redeeming firstborn donkeys but does not specify redemption for humans, whereas Numbers 3:51 specifies redemption of the firstborn sons with money.

Exodus 13:13: And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem. [lamb: or, kid]

Contradiction with Numbers 18:16

This verse sets a specific redemption price for people that may not align with the transaction in Numbers 3:51, which involves different economic contexts within the scripture.

Numbers 18:16: And those that are to be redeemed from a month old shalt thou redeem, according to thine estimation, for the money of five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, which [is] twenty gerahs.

Paradox #1

Numbers 3:51 involves the payment of a redemption price for the firstborn of Israel, which can be seen as a contradiction or conflict because it places a monetary value on human life. This might conflict with the idea that human life is inherently priceless and sacred. Additionally, it raises questions about fairness and equality, as some might view it as suggesting that wealth can influence religious duties or obligations.

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