Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 1:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 1:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 1:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the people from the tribe of Gad who were 20 years old and older to be counted because they were strong enough to fight in battles. This was important so they knew how many people could help protect and defend their community.

Numbers 1:24: Of the children of Gad, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:15

This verse speaks to the insignificance of nations before God, contrasting the emphasis on the number and size of tribes in Numbers.

Isaiah 40:15: Behold, the nations [are] as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Focuses on not worrying about tomorrow, contrary to Numbers 1:24's emphasis on meticulous numbering for future battles.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:14

Speaks to human life as a vapor, contrasting Numbers 1:24's reliance on human strength in numbers.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Emphasizes God's focus on the heart, not outward appearances or numbers, contradicting the focus on numbering men in Numbers 1:24.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Warns against boasting in wisdom or strength, as Numbers 1:24 focuses on numerical military strength.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
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