Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
This verse describes God as merciful, gracious, and forgiving, which seems to contradict the idea of God bringing judgment in Numbers 14:26.
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 Psalm 103:8-10
This passage underscores God's forgiveness and patience, contrasting with the punitive tone in Numbers 14:26.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
In this verse, Jonah speaks of God being slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, opposing the frustration conveyed in Numbers 14:26.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
This verse highlights God's readiness to forgive, which seems at odds with the judgment pronounced in Numbers 14:26.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse might be seen in the broader context, where God expresses frustration and threatens punishment on a group for their lack of faith, despite previously showing mercy and patience. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of always forgiving and understanding human weaknesses.