Contradiction with Numbers 12:3
Deuteronomy 32:48 depicts Moses receiving specific instructions from God, highlighting a direct communication with God. In contrast, Numbers 12:3 describes Moses as very meek, suggesting a more passive role that does not typically involve issuing commands.
Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)
Contradiction with Exodus 19:20
Deuteronomy 32:48 involves God giving a command to Moses, suggesting control and authority by God. In Exodus 19:20, Moses ascends the mountain, possibly depicting a more active role in initiating communication with God.
Exodus 19:20: And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.
Contradiction with Numbers 20:12
While Deuteronomy 32:48 highlights God communicating directly and confidently with Moses, Numbers 20:12 portrays God expressing disappointment with Moses, reflecting a contradicting aspect of doubt and failure in Moses' leadership.
Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2
In Deuteronomy 32:48, God directly commands Moses, which might imply that every instruction is divine, but in Deuteronomy 4:2 suggests the idea of not altering God's words, hinting at human involvement or misinterpretation in the process of receiving God's communication.
Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.
Contradiction with Exodus 4:10-11
Here, Moses expresses hesitation and self-doubt about his abilities to speak, contradicting the assertive interaction in Deuteronomy 32:48.
Exodus 4:10-11: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:7
Deuteronomy 32:48 involves an active participation of Moses with God, whereas Deuteronomy 34:7 speaks of Moses at 120 years old, hinting at human frailty and the natural limits of longevity which contrast with the implied evergreen vigor of his divine role.
Deuteronomy 34:7: And Moses [was] an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. [natural...: Heb. moisture] [abated: Heb. fled]