Contradiction with Exodus 25:37
While Numbers 8:3 discusses lighting lamps as directed, Exodus 25:37 focuses on making the lamps face forward rather than simply following given instructions.
Exodus 25:37: And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. [shall light: or, shall cause to ascend] [it: Heb. the face of it]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 7:49
This verse lists the furnishings Solomon made for the temple, including lampstands, but does not emphasize Aaron’s specific role or actions in lighting them, differing from the directive nature in Numbers 8:3.
1 Kings 7:49: And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right [side], and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs [of] gold,
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 4:20
It mentions ten lampstands made by Solomon, which could imply a variance from the singular focus on Aaron and the lighting process mentioned in Numbers 8:3.
2 Chronicles 4:20: Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold;
Contradiction with Matthew 5:15
This verse metaphorically speaks about not hiding a lamp, contrasting with the literal and procedural focus on lighting lamps in Numbers 8:3.
Matthew 5:15: Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [a bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck]