Contradiction with Numbers 13:30
Caleb stilled the people and said they should go up and possess the land, for they are well able to overcome it, contradicting the report of difficulty in Numbers 13:28.
Numbers 13:30: And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
This verse commands strength and courage, promising God's presence, which contradicts the fear expressed in Numbers 13:28.
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 Deuteronomy 1:30
It mentions that the LORD goes before them to fight, contrasting with the fear of the strong inhabitants mentioned in Numbers 13:28.
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 Philippians 4:13
States "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," contradicting the doubt and fear perceived in Numbers 13:28.
Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Declares that God has not given a spirit of fear but of power, contrasting with the fear shown in Numbers 13:28.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
"If God be for us, who can be against us?" which contradicts the concern of formidable opposition noted in Numbers 13:28.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Numbers 13:28 might relate to the description of strong, large cities fortified up to heaven and people of great size in the land of Canaan. Historically, archaeological evidence suggests many Canaanite cities during that time were not as massive or fortified as described. This inconsistency between the biblical account and archaeological findings can be seen as a contradiction.
Paradox #2
The idea of "giants" living in a specific land, as mentioned in the verse, conflicts with scientific evidence. There is no archaeological or anthropological evidence that a race of giants existed as described.