Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
While Numbers 4:4 speaks of a specific sacred duty, Genesis 1:31 describes God seeing everything as good, without stipulating particular tasks or holy duties.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10
Numbers 4:4 assigns specific work for a group, but Exodus 20:8-10 emphasizes resting on the Sabbath and abstaining from work, highlighting a general contrast in duties.
Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:6
Numbers 4:4 speaks of the role of the Kohathites in the tabernacle, while Matthew 12:6 suggests something greater than the temple is present, potentially undermining the exclusive sacredness of their duty.
Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
Numbers 4:4 assigns a service role in the tabernacle, but Acts 17:24 presents God as not dwelling in temples made with hands, contrasting the need for such service.
Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with John 4:21
Numbers 4:4 involves a specific service within the tabernacle, while John 4:21 indicates a future where location-based worship becomes irrelevant, contradicting the need for such a service.
John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
Numbers 4:4 involves ceremonial duty, but Colossians 2:16-17 suggests that such observances are a shadow of things to come, downplaying the centrality of these rituals.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11-12
Numbers 4:4 speaks of earthly tabernacle duties, while Hebrews 9:11-12 discusses Christ entering a greater, more perfect tabernacle, rendering earlier rituals less critical.
Hebrews 9:11-12: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Numbers 4:4 includes dietary laws for temple workers, but Mark 7:18-19 states all foods are clean, contradicting the dietary restrictions implied in temple service directives.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?