Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 13:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 13:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 13:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people who went to see the new land came back to tell Moses and everyone else about it. They showed them some of the yummy food they found there.

Numbers 13:26: And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and shewed them the fruit of the land.

Contradiction with Genesis 15:18

In Genesis 15:18, God promises Abraham the land from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates, whereas Numbers 13:26 reports the spies saying that the land is occupied by strong people, contradicting the notion of a freely given land.

Genesis 15:18: In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:30

Deuteronomy 1:30 says the Lord will fight for Israel, but Numbers 13:26 reflects doubt and fear from the spies’ report, contradicting the belief that God will ensure victory.

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 1:5

Joshua 1:5 assures no one shall stand against Israel, while Numbers 13:26 indicates the spies’ report that suggests formidable opposition, contradicting the assurance of triumph.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:10 guarantees divine help and strength, yet in Numbers 13:26, the spies convey a report that suggests fear and a lack of trust in God’s support, creating a contradiction.

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 19:26

Matthew 19:26 mentions all things are possible with God, whereas Numbers 13:26 contains a report focused on the difficulties and impossibilities of conquering the land, contradicting the omnipotence of God.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Numbers 13:26 could relate to differing accounts of the Israelites' exploration of Canaan. In Numbers, Moses sends out twelve spies, while in Deuteronomy, Moses suggests the request came from the people. This creates a contradiction regarding who initiated the scouting mission.

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