Contradiction with James 1:8
This verse suggests a double-minded person is unstable, while Numbers 13:13 lists a person potentially described with certainty and a specific role.
James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises trust in the Lord and not relying on one’s own understanding, whereas Numbers 13:13 details sending men to scout and rely on their report.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, yet Numbers 13:13 involves planning and preparation for entering the land.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
This verse defines faith as belief in what is not seen, while Numbers 13:13 involves sending spies to see and report on the land.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7
This verse emphasizes walking by faith, not by sight, conflicting with the physical reconnaissance described in Numbers 13:13.
2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Contradiction with John 20:29
This verse blesses those who have not seen yet believed, contrasting with the action of sending spies in Numbers 13:13 to physically see the land.
John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses express that God's ways are higher than human ways, contrasting with the human action and decision-making in Numbers 13:13.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6
This verse advises not being anxious, yet in Numbers 13:13, sending spies could be seen as an act of anxiety or doubt in God's promise.
Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
These verses advise not to worry about life, yet Numbers 13:13 shows concern for physical land assessment.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5-7
These verses contrast the cursed nature of relying on humans, while Numbers 13:13 involves human assessment of the land's value.
Jeremiah 17:5-7: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.