Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 4:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 4:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 4:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Aaron and his sons had to carefully cover and pack the special items in the holy place, and then the sons of Kohath could carry them, but they were not allowed to touch the holy items directly, or they would die. This shows that God wanted everything to be handled with great care and respect.

Numbers 4:15: And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Numbers 4:20

This verse contradicts Numbers 4:15 by emphasizing that the Kohathites must not look at the holy objects for any reason, underlining the necessity of specific handling to prevent death, which complements rather than contradicts the directive of cautious transport.

Numbers 4:20: But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:3

This verse details that no outsider shall come near the vessels, aligning with the idea of restricted access in Numbers 4:15, reinforcing rather than contradicting the same principle.

Numbers 18:3: And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the tabernacle: only they shall not come nigh the vessels of the sanctuary and the altar, that neither they, nor ye also, die.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 13:9-10

These verses describe Uzzah's death for touching the Ark, reinforcing the consequence of improperly handling holy items as stated in Numbers 4:15, thus not presenting a contradiction but an affirmation of caution in transporting holy objects.

1 Chronicles 13:9-10: And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. [Chidon: also called Nachon] [stumbled: or, shook it]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:7

This verse refers to the high priest entering the second tabernacle only once a year, which emphasizes special handling by designated persons, aligning with the emphasis on specific individuals from Numbers 4:15 rather than contradicting it.

Hebrews 9:7: But into the second [went] the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and [for] the errors of the people:

Paradox #1

Numbers 4:15 deals with specific instructions on handling sacred items by certain people to avoid dying. A contradiction could be seen in the idea of a loving and forgiving God giving such a harsh consequence (death) for failing to follow specific handling instructions, as it contrasts with the concept of mercy and compassion.

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