Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 14:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 14:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 14:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God did not let the people enter the special land because they did not trust Him, so they had to stay in the desert. This teaches that it’s important to have faith in God’s promises.

Numbers 14:16: Because the LORD was not able to bring this people into the land which he sware unto them, therefore he hath slain them in the wilderness.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

Numbers 14:16 states that God could not bring the Israelites into the land promised to them, implying limited power, whereas Exodus 34:6-7 emphasizes God's mercy, grace, and forgiveness, highlighting His ability and willingness to fulfill His promises.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17

Numbers 14:16 implies a limitation of God's power, while Jeremiah 32:17 declares that nothing is too hard for God, showing His omnipotence.

Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Numbers 14:16 suggests a human-like limitation, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 affirms that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts and ways, indicating His unfathomable power and wisdom.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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