Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 4:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 4:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 4:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this part of the Bible tells us how Moses and Aaron counted all the helpers from the Gershon family because God asked them to. These helpers had special jobs to do in the big tent where people came to talk to God.

Numbers 4:41: These [are] they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the LORD.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:5-9

This passage describes the Levites as aides to Aaron and his sons, responsible for the service of the tabernacle, rather than performing direct duties independent of priestly oversight as implied by the counting in Numbers 4:41.

Numbers 3:5-9: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

The priesthood changed from the Levitical order mentioned in Numbers 4:41 to the order of Melchizedek under the new covenant, indicating a shift in roles and responsibilities.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Contradiction with Numbers 8:24-26

This verse sets the service age for Levites from 25 to 50 years, which may conflict with the specifics of those counted in Numbers 4:41.

Numbers 8:24-26: This [is it] that [belongeth] unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: [to...: Heb. to war the warfare of, etc]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8-9

Here, the duties of the Levites are summarized differently, focusing on carrying the Ark, standing before the Lord, and blessing in his name, rather than the detailed count in Numbers 4.

Deuteronomy 10:8-9: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:24-26

David reorganized the Levitical duties, removing the age requirement for starting service and altering their responsibilities, suggesting differences from the roles noted in Numbers 4:41.

1 Chronicles 23:24-26: These [were] the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; [even] the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-34

The prophecy of a new covenant suggests an eventual obsolescence of the Levitical duties prescribed in Numbers 4:41, implying a contradicting future perspective.

Jeremiah 31:31-34: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17-18

Jesus’ teaching on fulfilling the Law contradicts the timeless application of the Mosaic laws, under which Numbers 4:41 falls.

Matthew 5:17-18: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
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