Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God's focus on inner qualities rather than outward appearances contradicts the emphasis on age and physical capability in Numbers 4:48.
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 Matthew 19:14
Jesus' invitation to let the children come to him contradicts the restriction of priestly work to a specific age in Numbers 4:48.
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 Galatians 3:28
The assertion that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, contradicts the exclusive roles and responsibilities outlined in Numbers 4:48.
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 Colossians 3:11
Similar to Galatians 3:28, this verse emphasizes no ethnic, social, or gender distinctions, contrasting with the specified duties assigned in Numbers 4:48.
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 Acts 10:34-35
Peter's revelation that God does not show favoritism, but accepts all who fear him, challenges the specific age criteria in Numbers 4:48.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: