Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, was in charge of important things like the special oil for the lamp, the sweet-smelling incense, and the offerings made every day. He also looked after the big tent (tabernacle) where people came to talk to God.

Numbers 4:16: And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [pertaineth] the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, [and] the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein [is], in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:7

This verse indicates that only Aaron and his descendants can perform duties inside the sanctuary, which could conflict with the oversight duties given to Eleazar in Numbers 4:16.

Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with Exodus 30:25-30

These verses describe specific anointing instructions for the sanctuary items, but Numbers 4:16 assigns Eleazar general oversight which might imply broader duties.

Exodus 30:25-30: And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. [apothecary: or, perfumer]

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:2-4

These verses assign Aaron the task of tending the lamps, while Numbers 4:16 assigns similar duties to Eleazar, suggesting a duplication or possible contradiction in roles.

Leviticus 24:2-4: Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. [to cause: Heb. to cause to ascend]

Contradiction with Exodus 27:20-21

Here, Aaron and his sons are responsible for the lamp, whereas Numbers 4:16 seems to single out Eleazar, leading to potential confusion over responsibilities.

Exodus 27:20-21: And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always. [to burn: Heb. to ascend up]
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