Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 10:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 10:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 10:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person speaking wanted to stay with their own family and go back to their home instead of continuing a journey with others. They felt it was important to be with their loved ones and in their familiar place.

Numbers 10:30: And he said unto him, I will not go; but I will depart to mine own land, and to my kindred.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:1

God commands Abram to leave his country and his father's house, contrasting Hobab's refusal to leave his own land as in Numbers 10:30.

Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

Contradiction with Matthew 4:20

The disciples immediately leave their nets to follow Jesus, which contrasts with Hobab's reluctance to depart in Numbers 10:30.

Matthew 4:20: And they straightway left [their] nets, and followed him.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:22

Jesus instructs to "Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead," emphasizing immediate following over hesitation as Hobab shows in Numbers 10:30.

Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Contradiction with Mark 1:18

The fishermen immediately follow Jesus, which is opposite to Hobab's decision to stay mentioned in Numbers 10:30.

Mark 1:18: And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.

Contradiction with Luke 9:59–60

Jesus calls individuals to follow without delay, contrasting with Hobab's refusal in Numbers 10:30.

Luke 9:59–60:
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