Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:23
This verse speaks of being bought with a price, implying individual ownership and responsibility, which could contrast with Numbers 3:8's focus on community service and guardianship of communal sacred responsibilities.
1 Corinthians 7:23: Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
Emphasizes individual freedom in Christ, which can contradict with the duty-bound service described in Numbers 3:8.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11
Describes ineffectiveness of repeated sacrificial offerings which contrasts with Numbers 3:8's mandate for continual service and offerings.
Hebrews 10:11: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Contradiction with Matthew 23:23
Critiques focus on minor ritual obligations while neglecting justice and mercy, potentially contrasting with Numbers 3:8’s emphasis on ritual service.
Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]
Contradiction with Mark 7:7-8
Criticizes holding human traditions over God's commands, potentially contrasting with the structured duties of Numbers 3:8.
Mark 7:7-8: Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-34
Foretells a new covenant, internalizing laws, which contrasts with Numbers 3:8’s structured, external service roles.
Jeremiah 31:31-34: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Urges not to be judged by ritualistic practices, which contrasts with the specific ritual obligations mandated in Numbers 3:8.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]