Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 17:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 17:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 17:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that people must be very careful and respectful when coming close to God's special place, the tabernacle, because only certain people were allowed to go near it. It's like when you visit a place where you need to be extra careful because it's really important and special.

Numbers 17:13: Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?

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.
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