Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 14:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 14:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 14:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses told God that if He let bad things happen to the Israelites, the Egyptians would hear about it and think less of God because He brought the Israelites out of Egypt with His great power. Moses was worried that people would not understand how strong and good God is if something bad happened to His people.

Numbers 14:13: And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear [it], (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;)

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Numbers 14:13 involves Moses interceding for the people, while Exodus 14:14 emphasizes that the Lord will fight for the people without needing their intercession.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:25

Numbers 14:13 mentions Moses speaking to God on Israel's behalf, while 1 Samuel 2:25 suggests that human intercession cannot always persuade God, especially when sin is against the Lord.

1 Samuel 2:25: If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

Numbers 14:13 shows Moses' intercession is accepted, whereas Jeremiah 7:16 shows God rejecting intercession for the people due to their persistent sin.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
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