Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, some men named Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and On got together and decided to challenge Moses' leadership. They didn't want to follow Moses and wanted to do things their own way.

Numbers 16:1: Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took [men]:

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Numbers 16:1 describes a rebellion against leadership, whereas Romans 13:1 emphasizes submission to governing authorities as ordained by God.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17

Numbers 16:1 shows defiance against leadership, while Hebrews 13:17 instructs believers to obey and submit to their leaders.

Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]

Contradiction with Mark 12:17

Numbers 16:1 involves a challenge to Moses and Aaron's authority, but Mark 12:17 teaches to render to the governing authorities what is due to them.

Mark 12:17: And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

Numbers 16:1 narrates an act of rebellion against established leaders, yet 1 Peter 2:13 advises submission to every human ordinance for the Lord's sake.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Numbers 16:1 records an instance of insubordination, whereas Titus 3:1 encourages being subject to rulers and authorities, being ready for every good work.

Titus 3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23

Numbers 16:1 exemplifies rebellion, which is described as sinful akin to witchcraft in 1 Samuel 15:23, highlighting the sinfulness of Korah's rebellion.

1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]
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