Contradiction with Numbers 14:23
This verse states that those who provoked God would not see the land promised to them, contradicting Exodus 6:8 where God promises to give the land to the Israelites.
Numbers 14:23: Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: [Surely...: Heb. If they see the land]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:34-35
This verse declares that the unfaithful generation in the wilderness would not enter the promised land, contrasting with the assurance given in Exodus 6:8.
Deuteronomy 1:34-35: And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:18-19
It explains that unbelief prevented certain Israelites from entering God's rest, which contrasts with the promise of the land in Exodus 6:8.
Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
Contradiction with Judges 2:1-3
This passage notes God's declaration that He will not drive out the inhabitants due to Israel's disobedience, contradicting the assured land acquisition in Exodus 6:8.
Judges 2:1-3: And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. [angel: or, messenger]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction could be related to the fulfillment of the promise mentioned in the verse, where some might argue that similar promises were given earlier, yet seemed delayed or unfulfilled at different times in the history of the people concerned. This could raise questions about the consistency and timing of divine promises in different contexts.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with Exodus 6:8 could relate to the historical accuracy of the Israelites taking possession of the land. Archaeological evidence does not fully support the biblical account of a large-scale conquest of Canaan as described in the Bible. Additionally, some scholars argue that the timeline of events and the existence of certain figures might not align with historical records.
Paradox #3
The possible contradiction in this verse could be the idea of divine promise versus human action. It suggests God promises gifts or rewards, which may raise questions about fairness and the role of human effort or merit. Some might see a conflict between divine will and human responsibility.