Contradiction with Mark 7:8
This verse suggests setting aside commandments, while Numbers 8:21 emphasizes strict adherence to divine directives.
Mark 7:8: For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, [as] the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:4
This verse implies that seeking justification through the law leads to falling from grace, contrasting the precise ritual observance in Numbers 8:21.
Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Encourages ignoring judgment regarding religious practices, contradicting the detailed ceremonial cleansing and offering in Numbers 8:21.
Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
Highlights justification by faith apart from the law, conflicting with the adherence to ritual law in Numbers 8:21.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13
Declares the old covenant obsolete, opposing the continued practice of rituals in Numbers 8:21.
Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.