Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 14:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 14:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 14:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told the people that because they did not listen to Him and tried to do things on their own, they would not be safe, and they might get hurt by their enemies. God wanted them to trust and follow Him to stay protected.

Numbers 14:43: For the Amalekites and the Canaanites [are] there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Numbers 14:43 speaks of not succeeding without the Lord, while John 3:16 emphasizes God's love and promise of eternal life through belief, focusing on salvation rather than human failure.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Numbers 14:43 warns of defeat due to God's absence, whereas Romans 8:31 states that if God is for us, no one can be against us, suggesting divine support leads to victory.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Numbers 14:43 details failure without God, but Philippians 4:13 asserts that strength comes from Christ, highlighting empowerment through belief rather than impending doom.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Numbers 14:43 indicates fear due to God's absence, while Psalm 23:4 comforts by saying God is with us, providing solace even in dark times instead of fear of defeat.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8

Numbers 14:43 discusses failure in God's absence, but Deuteronomy 31:8 promises that God goes before us and won't forsake us, emphasizing His enduring presence.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
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