Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 3:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 3:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 3:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the special helpers called Levites to take care of a special tent where people came to worship Him. They had important jobs to make sure everything was done right in this holy place.

Numbers 3:7: And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Exodus 19:6

It states that all Israelites are priests, not just the Levites.

Exodus 19:6: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These [are] the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12

Suggests a change in the priesthood, which challenges the exclusive Levitical service.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

Indicates that all believers are a royal priesthood, not just the Levites.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Contradiction with Numbers 8:24-26

Describes different duties and retirement age limits for Levites, which contrasts with the seemingly unlimited service mentioned in Numbers 3:7.

Numbers 8:24-26: This [is it] that [belongeth] unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: [to...: Heb. to war the warfare of, etc]

Contradiction with Acts 6:4

Focuses on the apostles’ devotion to prayer and ministry of the word rather than temple service, differing from the duties in Numbers 3:7.

Acts 6:4: But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Contradiction with Luke 10:27

Summarizes the law as loving God and neighbor, which offers a broader interpretation of service than the specific Levitical duties.

Luke 10:27: And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes equality in Christ, diminishing the need for exclusive roles based on lineage as outlined in Numbers 3:7.

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.
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