Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the Levites, who were special helpers in the church, to be cleaned and made pure so they could serve Him properly. This was an important part of getting them ready to do their special work for God.

Numbers 8:6: Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.

Contradiction with Exodus 19:6

This verse states that all of Israel is a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, which contradicts the specificity of Numbers 8:6 regarding the Levites.

Exodus 19:6: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These [are] the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

This verse suggests that all believers are a chosen generation and a royal priesthood, which seems to extend the concept of holiness beyond just the Levites.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Contradiction with Revelation 1:6

This verse speaks of believers being made kings and priests unto God, not limited to a particular tribe, in contrast to the specific calling of the Levites in Numbers 8:6.

Revelation 1:6: And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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