Contradiction with Matthew 19:14
Numbers 4:35 speaks about a specific age for serving in the temple, while Matthew 19:14 emphasizes that the kingdom of heaven belongs to children, suggesting children have a spiritual role too.
Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:11
Numbers 4:35 specifies duties based on age and lineage, whereas Colossians 3:11 promotes a message of equality and inclusion beyond such distinctions.
Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Numbers 4:35 specifies duties for males of a certain age among the Levites, while Galatians 3:28 speaks to the idea that in Christ, there are no distinctions like Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
While Numbers 4:35 relies on specific criteria for service, 1 Samuel 16:7 indicates that God looks at the heart rather than outward qualifications like age and lineage.
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 Acts 10:34-35
Numbers 4:35 deals with specific criteria for temple service, whereas Acts 10:34-35 declares that God does not show favoritism but accepts those who fear Him and do what is right from every nation.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: