Contradiction with Numbers 3:12
This verse contradicts Numbers 4:42 by outlining the broader role and selection of the Levites for service, suggesting a general dedication rather than focusing on the family specificity of the Gershonites in Numbers 4:42.
Numbers 3:12: And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:26
This verse indicates the Levites no longer needed to carry the tabernacle or its articles, which contradicts the specific responsibilities listed in Numbers 4:42.
1 Chronicles 23:26: And also unto the Levites; they shall no [more] carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse speaks of the unity of all believers, transcending the tribal distinctions such as those made in Numbers 4:42 regarding specific Levitical families.
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 Hebrews 8:9
This verse presents a canceling of the old covenant practices, which contradicts the detailed duties outlined in Numbers 4:42.
Hebrews 8:9: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12
This verse argues for a change in the law, which contradicts the fixed duties assigned to the Levite clans in Numbers 4:42.
Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:14
This verse indicates the old practices (and by extension, regulations like those in Numbers 4:42) are surpassed by new understandings, which contradicts maintaining such specific ancient duties.
2 Corinthians 3:14: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ.