Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 16:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 16:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 16:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses was very upset and asked God not to accept the gifts from people who were being mean to him. Moses wanted to show that he had been fair and didn’t take anything from them or hurt them in any way.

Numbers 16:15: And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: Numbers 16:15 shows Moses expressing anger, seemingly contradicting the value of a soft response.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek; Moses' anger in Numbers 16:15 contrasts with this guidance of non-retaliation.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Says vengeance belongs to the Lord, not man; Moses' anger could be seen as conflicting with this concept.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

Emphasizes being slow to anger, contrasting with Moses’ expression of anger in Numbers 16:15.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26

Advises not to sin in anger; one could argue Moses' reaction might be perceived as sinning in anger.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
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