Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
In Genesis, God declared everything he made as very good, while Numbers 4:14 involves cleaning and covering the altar, implying it is unclean.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
The commandment prohibits making graven images, whereas Numbers 4:14 describes handling tools for the altar, which might involve images.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1
Prohibits making idols and images, contradicting the crafting of altar tools.
Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2
Instructs not to add to or take away from God's word, yet Numbers 4:14 involves specific rituals not explicitly commanded in earlier verses.
Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
Criticizes the multitude of sacrifices, contradicting the preparation duties described in Numbers 4:14.
Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, challenging the focus on rituals in Numbers 4:14.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
God expresses disdain for rituals devoid of righteousness, conflicting with the detailed ordinance in Numbers 4:14.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Jesus emphasizes mercy, not sacrifice, contrasting the ritualistic tasks in Numbers 4:14.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Mark 12:33
Prioritizes love over sacrificial offerings, in contradiction with the ceremonial duties in Numbers 4:14.
Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8
States God does not desire sacrifices and offerings, contradicting the preparations for such in Numbers 4:14.
Hebrews 10:8: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;