Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse declares that children should not be put to death for their parents' sins, contrasting with Numbers 5:11 where the sin affects both the accused and an innocent child if conceived.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States the soul who sins shall die, emphasizing personal responsibility for sin, contradicting the communal guilt implied in Numbers 5:11.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Encourages not to judge others, conflicting with the trial process described in Numbers 5:11.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Jesus emphasizes not to condemn unless free of sin oneself, contradicting the judgmental ritual in Numbers 5:11.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Romans 14:4
Advises not to judge another's servant, implying trust in God's judgment over human rituals like in Numbers 5:11.
Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Contradiction with James 4:12
There is only one lawgiver and judge, implying alternatives to the human judgment seen in Numbers 5:11.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?