Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 16:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 16:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 16:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people were upset because they thought he had taken them away from a good place only to let them die in the desert, and they felt like he just wanted to be their boss.

Numbers 16:13: [Is it] a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:33

While Numbers 16:13 speaks of dissatisfaction with leaving Egypt and questions the leadership's intentions, Proverbs 15:33 teaches humility and instruction as the path to honor, implying the opposite spirit of contentment and acceptance of God's plan.

Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Numbers 16:13 reflects a spirit of complaint and ingratitude, while 1 Thessalonians 5:18 instructs believers to give thanks in all circumstances.

1 Thessalonians 5:18: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14-15

Numbers 16:13 involves grumbling and rebellion, whereas Philippians 2:14-15 calls for believers to do all things without complaining to be blameless and pure.

Philippians 2:14-15: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

The grumbling in Numbers 16:13 shows discontent with provisions and leadership, while Hebrews 13:5 advises to be content with what one has, trusting in God's presence and provision.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Numbers 16:13 implies a focus on material well-being, contrasting with Luke 12:15, which warns against covetousness and commends a life not centered on material abundance.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Numbers 16:13 can be seen if one interprets the verse as showing ingratitude or disrespect towards leadership ordained by God. It reflects a rebellious attitude towards past blessings or leadership that provided care and safety, which might conflict with a broader moral expectation to honor and respect such leadership. This could highlight a potential inconsistency between divine provision and human dissatisfaction.

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