Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 14:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 14:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 14:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the teachings of Moses, the men who went to explore the land came back and made everyone else upset by telling bad things about the land. They caused trouble because they didn't trust that the land could be good for them.

Numbers 14:36: And the men, which Moses sent to search the land, who returned, and made all the congregation to murmur against him, by bringing up a slander upon the land,

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

While Numbers 14:36 describes how spreading negative reports led to consequences, Proverbs 12:22 praises truthfulness, which can be seen as contradicting the act of spreading false reports.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with James 3:10

Numbers 14:36 speaks of spreading evil reports, whereas James 3:10 highlights the contradiction of using the tongue for both blessing and cursing.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Numbers 14:36 focuses on negative reports, while Philippians 4:8 encourages meditating on things that are true and noble.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Numbers 14:36 deals with spreading harmful reports, but Ephesians 4:29 advises speaking only what is helpful for building others up.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Titus 3:2

The negative report in Numbers 14:36 contrasts with Titus 3:2, which advises speaking evil of no one and being peaceable.

Titus 3:2: To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10

Numbers 14:36 reflects harmful speech consequences, unlike 1 Peter 3:10, which shows a desire to speak no guile.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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