Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 16:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 16:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 16:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this is a story where some important leaders among the people decided to challenge Moses and his brother Aaron. These leaders wanted to have more power and didn't think Moses should be the only one leading them.

Numbers 16:2: And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

Encourages submission to authority, contrasting with rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

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 Romans 13:1

Emphasizes obedience to governing authorities as they are ordained by God, conflicting with the revolt in Numbers 16:2.

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

Advises obedience to leaders, opposing the defiance shown in Numbers 16:2.

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 Exodus 20:12

Promotes honoring figures of authority, contrary to the challenge against Moses and Aaron.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Urges subjection to rulers and authorities, in contrast to the rebellion in Numbers 16:2.

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 Proverbs 24:21

Warns against rebelling against authority, which is what occurs in Numbers 16:2.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:12

Prescribes severe punishment for those who act presumptuously against priestly authority, whereas Numbers 16:2 involves challenging established leaders.

Deuteronomy 17:12: And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. [and will...: Heb. not to hearken]
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