Contradiction with Numbers 14:6-8
These verses describe Joshua and Caleb's positive report about the land, in contrast to the concerns about its strength in Numbers 13:19.
Numbers 14:6-8: And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, [which were] of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God does not lie or repent, contrasting with the doubts and fears expressed about the land’s inhabitants in Numbers 13:19.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
The exhortation to be strong and courageous contrasts with the anxiety and fear implied in the exploration of the land in Numbers 13:19.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
God's reassurance of help and strength is contrary to the concerns expressed about the land's people and cities in Numbers 13:19.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:13
This declaration of strength through Christ contrasts with the potential fear or doubt about conquering the land in Numbers 13:19.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
The assurance of being more than conquerors contradicts the implied obstacles in taking the land in Numbers 13:19.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.