Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God promised to share the special help Moses had with others, so they could all work together and help the people. This way, Moses wouldn't have to do everything by himself.

Numbers 11:17: And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which [is] upon thee, and will put [it] upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear [it] not thyself alone.

Contradiction with Exodus 18:18

It suggests that delegating tasks is essential to avoid being overwhelmed, whereas Numbers 11:17 indicates God directly taking the spirit from Moses and giving it to others, implying divine intervention rather than human advice.

Exodus 18:18: Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that [is] with thee: for this thing [is] too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. [Thou wilt...: Heb. Fading thou wilt fade]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:6

This emphasizes that God works diversely in everyone, but Numbers 11:17 implies a singular spirit distributed among the elders, focusing on a shared leadership model.

1 Corinthians 12:6: And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

Contradiction with Acts 2:4

The verse indicates all individuals being filled with the Holy Spirit independently, contrasting with Numbers 11:17, where the spirit is shared specifically from Moses to the elders.

Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Contradiction with John 3:34

Suggests that God gives the Spirit without measure, while Numbers 11:17 involves a specific transferring measure of spirit from Moses.

John 3:34: For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure [unto him].

Contradiction with Hebrews 1:1-2

Indicates that God speaks through His Son in the latter days, contrasting with Numbers 11:17, where God speaks directly to Moses for action.

Hebrews 1:1-2: God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Paradox #1

This verse might seem contradictory because it talks about sharing responsibility and spirit among leaders, which suggests spreading leadership roles. Some might see a conflict here if they believe in a singular, central leadership figure as ideal, raising questions about shared authority and consistency with other leadership models in religious contexts.

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