Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Numbers, Joshua and Caleb were very upset and tore their clothes because they wanted to show everyone how important it was to listen to God and trust Him, even when things seemed scary. They believed God would help them, and they wanted others to be brave, too.

Numbers 14:6: And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, [which were] of them that searched the land, rent their clothes:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:26

This verse shows the Israelites refusing to go up and take the land, which contrasts with Numbers 14:6, where Joshua and Caleb encourage taking the land.

Deuteronomy 1:26: Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:

Contradiction with Numbers 13:31

Here, the spies report that they are not able to go up against the people of the land, in contrast to Numbers 14:6, where Joshua and Caleb are confident.

Numbers 13:31: But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they [are] stronger than we.

Contradiction with Psalm 106:24

The Israelites despise the promised land, opposite to Numbers 14:6 where Joshua and Caleb affirm its goodness.

Psalm 106:24: Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: [the pleasant...: Heb. a land of desire]

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:18-19

These verses indicate disbelief as the reason the Israelites did not enter the land, while Numbers 14:6 shows belief and encouragement from Joshua and Caleb.

Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
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