Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 7:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 7:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 7:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses gave the sons of Gershon two wagons and four oxen to help them with their work. This was because they needed them to carry the heavy parts of the special tent where people came to meet and talk to God.

Numbers 7:7: Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

Contradiction with Numbers 3:25

Numbers 3:25 states that the Gershonites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's coverings and its curtain, which suggests specialized roles, unlike the distribution of resources in Numbers 7:7.

Numbers 3:25: And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation [shall be] the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,

Contradiction with Numbers 3:36

Numbers 3:36 indicates that the Merarites were in charge of the frames of the tabernacle and its supports, contrary to the equal allocation of wagons in Numbers 7:7.

Numbers 3:36: And [under] the custody and charge of the sons of Merari [shall be] the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels thereof, and all that serveth thereto, [under...: Heb. the office of the charge]

Contradiction with Numbers 4:24-26

These verses describe the duties of the Gershonites in handling tabernacle coverings, highlighting different responsibilities contrary to the shared resources mentioned in Numbers 7:7.

Numbers 4:24-26: This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens: [burdens: or, carriage]

Contradiction with Numbers 4:31-32

Describes specific roles for the Merarites regarding carrying framework and equipment, contrasting with the concept of shared distribution from Numbers 7:7.

Numbers 4:31-32: And this [is] the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and sockets thereof,

Contradiction with Numbers 18:6-7

Emphasizes the exclusive role of the Levites in assisting Aaron, which doesn't align with the equal distribution of wagons for tasks as seen in Numbers 7:7.

Numbers 18:6-7: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Exodus 25:9

Instructions for building the tabernacle according to a specific pattern, contrasting with the general allocation of resources like in Numbers 7:7.

Exodus 25:9: According to all that I shew thee, [after] the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make [it].

Contradiction with Exodus 35:10

Calls for skilled workers to construct aspects of the tabernacle, which differs from the non-specific distribution of tasks or wagons as mentioned in Numbers 7:7.

Exodus 35:10: And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;
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