Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 6:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 6:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 6:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that after the special person called the Nazarite finishes their promise to God, the priest gives them special food as a way to honor their promise and new start. This is like a celebration for doing something important for God.

Numbers 6:19: And the priest shall take the sodden shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and shall put [them] upon the hands of the Nazarite, after [the hair of] his separation is shaven:

Contradiction with Leviticus 1:9

While Numbers 6:19 involves the priest taking specific parts of a ram, Leviticus 1:9 describes the burnt offering being washed and wholly burnt, with nothing taken for the priest.

Leviticus 1:9: But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, [to be] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:9

Numbers 6:19 allows the Nazirite to partake in the offering, while Numbers 18:9 stipulates specific offerings as most holy and for priests alone.

Numbers 18:9: This shall be thine of the most holy things, [reserved] from the fire: every oblation of theirs, every meat offering of theirs, and every sin offering of theirs, and every trespass offering of theirs, which they shall render unto me, [shall be] most holy for thee and for thy sons.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:3

Numbers 6:19 involves giving a part of the peace offering to the priest, whereas Deuteronomy 18:3 assigns specific portions of sacrifices to the priests.

Deuteronomy 18:3: And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether [it be] ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:16

In Numbers 6:19, portions are taken after boiling, but 1 Samuel 2:16 notes that priests demanded raw meat, contradicting the boiling process.

1 Samuel 2:16: And [if] any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and [then] take [as much] as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, [Nay]; but thou shalt give [it me] now: and if not, I will take [it] by force. [presently: Heb. as on the day]

Contradiction with Malachi 1:14

Numbers 6:19 includes giving quality portions of the sacrifice, while Malachi 1:14 rebukes those who offer blemished sacrifices instead.

Malachi 1:14: But cursed [be] the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I [am] a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name [is] dreadful among the heathen. [which...: Heb. in whose flock is]
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