Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 13:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 13:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 13:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the leader of the people, after 40 days of looking around the new land God promised them, the men came back to tell everyone what they saw. They wanted to find out if it was a nice place for them to live.

Numbers 13:25: And they returned from searching of the land after forty days.

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?
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