Contradiction with Numbers 14:31
This verse suggests that the children of those who feared entering the land would indeed inherit it, contrary to the fear expressed in Numbers 14:3 about their children becoming prey.
Numbers 14:31: But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:39
It contradicts the fear in Numbers 14:3 by stating that the little ones, whom they feared would become prey, would actually enter and possess the land.
Deuteronomy 1:39: Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:6
Contradicts the fear in Numbers 14:3 by assuring that the people shall inherit the land God swore to give to their fathers, indicating fulfillment rather than failure.
Joshua 1:6: Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. [unto this...: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc]
Contradiction with Joshua 21:43
States that the Lord gave Israel all the land He swore to give their fathers, directly opposing the doubt in Numbers 14:3 about being led to a land where they would fall by the sword.
Joshua 21:43: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.
Paradox #1
Numbers 14:3 could be seen as having a conflict with the idea of faith and trust in God's promises. The Israelites express fear and doubt about God's ability to bring them safely into the Promised Land despite His assurances. This attitude contrasts with other biblical passages that emphasize trusting in God’s plan and His faithfulness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Numbers 14:3 could be about trust versus doubt. The verse involves the Israelites questioning God's plan and expressing fear of the unknown, which contrasts with the expectation of having faith and trust in divine guidance. This highlights the conflict between human fear and divine faithfulness.