Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:30-31
Contradicts Numbers 14:4 by reminding the Israelites that the LORD will fight for them as he did in Egypt, implying they should trust in Him rather than desire to return to Egypt.
Deuteronomy 1:30-31: The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;
Contradiction with Exodus 14:13-14
Contradicts Numbers 14:4 by encouraging the Israelites to stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD, urging them not to fear or return to Egypt.
Exodus 14:13-14: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]
Contradiction with Exodus 16:3
This verse echoes the longing for Egypt but is contradicted by God's ongoing provision and reminder to trust Him rather than reminiscing about Egypt.
Exodus 16:3: And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, [and] when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:15-16
Contradicts the desire to return to Egypt as it highlights the faith of those looking forward to a better, heavenly country, not looking back to the past.
Hebrews 11:15-16: And truly, if they had been mindful of that [country] from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Warns against relying on Egypt for help and contradicts the mindset of returning to Egypt for security.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:10-11
Contrasts the desire to return to Egypt with God's promise to build and plant them if they stay, and His warning against fearing the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 42:10-11: If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull [you] down, and I will plant you, and not pluck [you] up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:8
Shows God's disappointment with the Israelites' persistent desire to return to Egypt and contrasts with His efforts to direct them towards His promises instead.
Ezekiel 20:8: But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Hosea 11:1
Emphasizes God's calling of Israel out of Egypt, contradicting any desire to return there.
Hosea 11:1: When Israel [was] a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.