Contradiction with Genesis 22:1
Contradicts Numbers 13:25's report on the land by illustrating faith through testing rather than exploration.
Genesis 22:1: And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, [here] I [am]. [Behold...: Heb. Behold me]
Contradiction with Genesis 3:4-5
Contradicts by suggesting deception, whereas Numbers 13:25 presents an honest exploration report.
Genesis 3:4-5: And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
Contradiction with Exodus 14:31
Shows the Israelites' faith in God, as opposed to the fear reported in Numbers 13:25 after the land exploration.
Exodus 14:31: And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. [work: Heb. hand]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:30
Promises divine intervention in battles, contrasting with the fear reported by the spies.
Deuteronomy 1:30: The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;
Contradiction with Joshua 2:24
Reports the land as ready for conquest, whereas Numbers 13:25 led to doubt and fear.
Joshua 2:24: And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. [faint: Heb. melt]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:32
Shows David's courage against giants, contradicting the fear of giants in the land.
1 Samuel 17:32: And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Promises God's support, contradicted by the fear and doubt of the Israelites' report in Numbers 13:25.
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 Matthew 17:20
Jesus speaks of faith that moves mountains, contrary to the doubt seen in Numbers 13:25.
Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
Proclaims "If God be for us, who can be against us?", opposed to the fear and negativity of the spies' report.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?