Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
God is described as long-suffering and forgiving sin and iniquity, whereas Numbers 14:11 expresses frustration at disbelief.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse highlights God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, contrary to the exasperation shown in Numbers 14:11.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Emphasizes God's ways and thoughts being higher than man's, contrasting with the perceived human-like frustration in Numbers 14:11.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Describes God as slow to anger and plenteous in mercy, conflicting with the impatience shown in Numbers 14:11.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Describes God's mercies as being new every morning, contradicting the portrayal of a wearied patience in Numbers 14:11.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
Speaks of God delighting in mercy, in contrast to the questioning of faith in Numbers 14:11.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Paradox #1
Numbers 14:11 can present a contradiction in the sense that it shows a moment of divine frustration and anger towards the people for their lack of faith and repeated disobedience. The conflict might arise for readers in understanding how a compassionate and patient God could express such frustration, which seems inconsistent with an image of endless patience. This could lead to questions about the balance between divine justice and mercy.