Contradiction with Numbers 18:6
This verse states that the Levites themselves are given as a gift for the service of the tabernacle, whereas Numbers 8:10 describes the Israelites laying hands on the Levites as a presentation to the Lord, implying a different type of dedication or offering.
Numbers 18:6: 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 29:10
This verse involves the laying of hands on a bullock as a sin offering for atonement, which contrasts with Numbers 8:10 where the laying of hands on the Levites is meant for a distinct ceremonial consecration, not sin atonement.
Exodus 29:10: And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock.
Contradiction with Leviticus 1:4
Here, the laying of hands is associated with making atonement for an individual's sins upon an offering, differing from Numbers 8:10's context of the community laying hands on the Levites for service to God.
Leviticus 1:4: And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.
Contradiction with Leviticus 16:21
This verse describes laying hands on a goat to transfer the people’s sins during the Day of Atonement, contradicting Numbers 8:10 where the laying of hands is for consecration, not sin transfer.
Leviticus 16:21: And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send [him] away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: [a fit...: Heb. a man of opportunity]
Contradiction with Numbers 27:18-20
Laying hands on Joshua is to pass on leadership, while Numbers 8:10 depicts the laying of hands for dedicating the Levites to God’s service, suggesting different purposes for the act.
Numbers 27:18-20: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:9
The laying of hands on Joshua imparts wisdom and authority, in contrast to the communal act of setting apart the Levites in Numbers 8:10, showing different intentions behind laying hands.
Deuteronomy 34:9: And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.