Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 4:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 4:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 4:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, this verse talks about the Gershonite families who had special jobs to do in the tent where people worshiped God, like helping carry and take care of important things. These tasks were given to them as their special work to help the community.

Numbers 4:24: This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens: [burdens: or, carriage]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Numbers 4:24 details instructions for physical duties, while 1 Samuel 16:7 highlights the Lord looking at the heart rather than outward appearances.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

Numbers 4:24 focuses on physical work and duties, whereas Matthew 15:11 speaks about what comes out of the mouth defiling a person rather than physical tasks.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Numbers 4:24 emphasizes service in the tabernacle, but Isaiah 1:11 questions the value of sacrifices and rituals without righteousness.

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 Amos 5:21-22

In contrast to detailed service delivery in Numbers 4:24, Amos 5:21-22 expresses God's disdain for festivals and offerings without justice.

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 Micah 6:6-8

While Numbers 4:24 provides instructions for physical tasks, Micah 6:6-8 emphasizes justice, kindness, and humility over ritual practices.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
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