Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 11:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 11:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 11:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God can choose anyone to share His messages, even if they are not in the special group. It's okay for different people to talk about what God tells them.

Numbers 11:27: And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad do prophesy in the camp.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands having no other gods before God, whereas Numbers 11:27, involving external prophecy, may suggest divergent allegiance beyond established leadership.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2

This verse warns against adding to God's words, which can be seen as contradicting the unsanctioned prophecy in Numbers 11:27.

Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse states women should keep silent in churches, clashing with the non-traditional prophecy in Numbers 11:27 where Joshua questions a break from standard roles.

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 2:12

This verse prohibits women from teaching or having authority over men, conflicting with Numbers 11:27 where unexpected figures assume authoritative roles in prophecy.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Paul speaks of God being a God of order rather than confusion, contrasting with Numbers 11:27 where prophecy arises outside Moses' order.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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