Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 10:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 10:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 10:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that if someone chooses to join and help the Israelites on their journey, they will share in the good things God does for the Israelites. Everyone who is kind and helps will be treated kindly in return.

Numbers 10:32: And it shall be, if thou go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do unto us, the same will we do unto thee.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Where Jesus teaches to "love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again," thus promoting goodness without expecting reciprocation, which contradicts the conditional statement in Numbers 10:32.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to "love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you," advocating for unconditional goodness contrary to the conditional support in Numbers 10:32.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Encourages giving to enemies if they are hungry or thirsty, suggesting acts of goodness should not be contingent on reciprocation, differing from the conditional assistance in Numbers 10:32.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs not to "render evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing," focusing on unconditional goodness and blessings, regardless of what one receives, contrasting with Numbers 10:32.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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