Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:9
Jeremiah promises restoration, reflecting God's mercy, contrasting the severe punishment of being swallowed alive in Numbers 16:33.
Jeremiah 30:9: But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance contrasts with the immediate judgment in Numbers 16:33.
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.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
God's declaration that He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked contrasts with the dramatic punishment in Numbers 16:33.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
The verse highlights God's love and sacrifice for sinners, contrasting the punishment executed in Numbers 16:33.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Emphasizes mercy triumphing over judgment, contradicting the direct destruction in Numbers 16:33.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be the concept of collective punishment. It describes a situation where not only the wrongdoers but also their families and possessions are punished. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of individual responsibility and justice, where only those who commit a wrongdoing should bear the consequences.