Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 10:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 10:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 10:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people took a trip for three days, and they had a special box called the Ark of the Covenant leading the way to find a nice place to stop and rest. This box was important because it showed them that God was with them and helping them find a good place to settle.

Numbers 10:33: And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them.

Contradiction with Numbers 20:7-11

Numbers 10:33 describes God guiding Israel in the wilderness, but Numbers 20:7-11 tells of Moses striking the rock to produce water, suggesting a lack of faith in God’s guidance.

Numbers 20:7-11: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Exodus 32:1

While God leads the Israelites in Numbers 10:33, Exodus 32:1 shows the people doubting Moses' and God's leadership, asking for an idol to lead them.

Exodus 32:1: And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for [as for] this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:26-28

Numbers 10:33 depicts the Israelites following God’s lead, but Deuteronomy 1:26-28 recounts their refusal to enter the Promised Land, showing distrust in God's guidance.

Deuteronomy 1:26-28: Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:

Contradiction with Numbers 14:2-4

Numbers 10:33 illustrates trust in God's guidance, but Numbers 14:2-4 records the Israelites wanting to return to Egypt, doubting God's direction.

Numbers 14:2-4: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

Contradiction with Psalm 78:17-19

Numbers 10:33 shows the Israelites following God, but Psalm 78:17-19 highlights their rebellion and questioning of God's provision and guidance.

Psalm 78:17-19: And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.
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