Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 16:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 16:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 16:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Dathan and Abiram were being disobedient and didn't want to listen or come when they were asked. This was seen as not respecting God's chosen leader, Moses.

Numbers 16:12: And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

This verse encourages listening to counsel and receiving instruction, while Numbers 16:12 shows refusal to come when called, indicating resistance to advice and authority.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 instructs believers to be subject to governing authorities, whereas Numbers 16:12 demonstrates a challenge to Moses' leadership.

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 Matthew 18:15

This verse emphasizes addressing issues directly and privately, in contrast to Numbers 16:12 where Dathan and Abiram refuse a personal meeting with Moses.

Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Encourages submission to elders and humility, opposite to the defiance shown by Dathan and Abiram in Numbers 16:12.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17

Urges obedience and submission to leaders, contradicting the refusal to heed Moses' summons in Numbers 16:12.

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]
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