Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
Numbers 12:12 describes a person as one "dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed," whereas Genesis 1:27 says that God created man in His own image, implying dignity and wholeness rather than decay.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:14
Numbers 12:12 depicts an image of decay, whereas Psalm 139:14 speaks of being "fearfully and wonderfully made," suggesting completeness and health.
Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]
Contradiction with John 10:10
Numbers 12:12 presents an image of death, contrary to John 10:10 where Jesus says He came to give life "more abundantly."
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:17
Numbers 12:12 suggests a person whose flesh is deteriorating, whereas 2 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of anyone in Christ as a "new creature," indicating renewal.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:1
The image of decay in Numbers 12:12 contrasts with 1 John 3:1, which highlights believers as "sons of God," suggesting honor and vitality.
1 John 3:1: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.