Contradiction with Numbers 13:31
This verse states that the Israelites are not able to go up against the people of the land because they are stronger, contradicting Deuteronomy 9:2, which emphasizes the Israelites' ability to conquer the giants.
Numbers 13:31: But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they [are] stronger than we.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:1
This verse references many nations greater and mightier than the Israelites, contrasting Deuteronomy 9:2, which focuses on conquering the Anakim specifically.
Deuteronomy 7:1: When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3
This verse questions whether the Lord brought the Israelites to the land to fall by the sword, seemingly doubting the conquest mentioned in Deuteronomy 9:2.
Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
Contradiction with Numbers 14:31
This verse promises the children would be brought into the land the Israelites had despised, contrasting with the immediate triumph over giants suggested in Deuteronomy 9:2.
Numbers 14:31: But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:28
This verse expresses fear and discouragement due to the Anakim, potentially conflicting with the assurance seen in Deuteronomy 9:2 regarding overcoming them.
Deuteronomy 1:28: Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. [discouraged: Heb. melted]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:2 could involve the description of people of great size, which might imply a race of giants. Scientifically, there's no evidence for a large population of giants as described, which could contradict archeological and anthropological findings about human history and development. Giants in myth often exceed plausible human height beyond genetic anomalies known today.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the portrayal of the Anakim as an intimidating enemy that the Israelites are instructed to conquer. This can raise questions about the morality of divine-commanded warfare and the destruction or displacement of other peoples, which can conflict with modern ethical views on peace and coexistence.