Contradiction with Genesis 18:25
Unlike Numbers 16:22, which emphasizes God punishing the guilty, this verse focuses on God as the just judge who spares the righteous from the fate of the wicked.
Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
These verses portray God as merciful and gracious, showing mercy for thousands, which contrasts with the aspect of God threatening to consume the congregation for one man's sin in Numbers 16:22.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, which contradicts Numbers 16:22, where the whole congregation faces threat due to a few individuals' sins.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil nor does He tempt anyone, contrasting with Numbers 16:22 where God is seen as potentially bringing harm to the congregation due to the sins of others.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Here, God is described as patient and not willing that any should perish, which seems at odds with the immediate threat of destruction in Numbers 16:22.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.