Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 4:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 4:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 4:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, the Book of Numbers explains that God gave special jobs to the Merari family. They had to help take care of the holy tent under the guidance of Ithamar, a priest, to make sure everything was just right.

Numbers 4:33: This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the tabernacle of the congregation, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

Contradiction with Exodus 35:35

Does not mention Merari, but speaks of skill in crafts, implying different roles beyond assigned duties.

Exodus 35:35: Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, [even] of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Suggests that obedience is better than sacrifice, possibly contrasting the specific duties ordered in Numbers 4:33.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

Implies the concept of many are called but few chosen, opposing the specific calling and roles outlined in Numbers 4:33.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Romans 12:4-5

Discusses the diversity of roles and functions within the body of Christ, which can be seen as contradictory to the specific, defined duty of Merari's descendants.

Romans 12:4-5: For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
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