Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to be the author of the book, God told Aaron to present the Levites as a special gift from the Israelites so they could help do God's work. This means the Levites had a special job to help run the church and do things God wanted.

Numbers 8:11: And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD [for] an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD. [offer: Heb. wave] [offering: Heb. wave offering] [they...: Heb. they may be to execute, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

This verse states that the greatest should be the servant, contradicting the elevation of the Levites for exclusive duties in Numbers 8:11.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

This verse mentions that God is no respecter of persons, contradicting the special selection of the Levites over other Israelites in Numbers 8:11.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes God looking at the heart rather than outward roles, contradicting the outward ceremonial setting apart of the Levites in Numbers 8:11.

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 Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks of unity and equality in Christ, contradicting the hierarchical separation of Levites in Numbers 8:11.

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.

Paradox #1

The verse involves a purification ritual with symbolic actions. A potential contradiction could be seen in the need for ritual acts to connect with or serve God, which might seem in conflict with the idea of a personal, direct relationship with God emphasized elsewhere. Some might question why ceremonial acts are necessary if faith and morality are internal qualities.

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