Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, two men named Eldad and Medad stayed in the camp instead of going to the special tent, but God's Spirit still came to them, and they started telling people important messages from God. This shows that God can choose anyone to share His words, even if they are not in the special place.

Numbers 11:26: But there remained two [of the] men in the camp, the name of the one [was] Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they [were] of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

Instructs women to be silent in churches which contrasts the idea of unexpected or untraditional prophesying roles as seen in Numbers 11:26.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Prohibits women from teaching or having authority over men, showing a restrictive practice compared to the more permissive prophetic occurrences like in Numbers 11:26.

1 Timothy 2:11-12: Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

Says to not quench the Spirit and not despise prophecies, potentially contradicting any opposition to unplanned prophetic acts as might be viewed in Numbers 11:26.

1 Thessalonians 5:19-20: Quench not the Spirit.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

Warns against heeding prophets who deliver unsanctioned messages, contrasting with the acceptance of Eldad and Medad's unexpected prophesying.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Contradiction with Acts 2:17-18

Emphasizes that God's spirit is poured out on all flesh including sons and daughters prophesying, which contrasts institutions that support limited structures seen around prophecies like in Numbers 11:26.

Acts 2:17-18: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
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