Contradiction with Numbers 17:8
This verse demonstrates the miraculous sign of Aaron's rod budding as a demonstration of his chosen status, which contradicts the judgment aspect in Numbers 17:13.
Numbers 17:8: And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:11
God promises not to destroy all flesh again by flood, contradicting the fear of death expressed in Numbers 17:13.
Genesis 9:11: And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
Describes God as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, which stands in contrast to the fear of immediate death in Numbers 17:13.
Exodus 34:6: 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 Isaiah 55:7
Speaks of God abundantly pardoning those who turn to Him, opposing the inevitability of death implied in Numbers 17:13.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
Declares that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting with the fear of perishing in Numbers 17:13.
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 Matthew 9:13
Jesus speaks of desiring mercy, which opposes the mortal fear expressed in Numbers 17:13.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Luke 6:36
Calls for mercy as God is merciful, contrary to the expectation of death in Numbers 17:13.
Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Contradiction with John 3:17
States that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, contrasting the fear of death felt in Numbers 17:13.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Declares no condemnation to those in Christ, conflicting with the fear of perishing in Numbers 17:13.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
States that perfect love casts out fear, opposing the fear of death seen in Numbers 17:13.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.