Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 4:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 4:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 4:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted people who were between 30 and 50 years old to help with special work in the holy tent where people worshiped Him. This was because they were strong enough to do the important jobs needed there.

Numbers 4:35: From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:

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:
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