Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 1:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 1:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 1:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that the people from the family of Naphtali, who were at least twenty years old and strong enough, were counted because they could help in times of war. It shows how each family in the group was important and needed to be ready to work together.

Numbers 1:42: Of the children of Naphtali, throughout 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 Matthew 5:44

Numbers 1:42 discusses the counting of warriors, whereas Matthew 5:44 promotes love for enemies and peace.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Numbers 1:42 refers to a census for potential war, while Exodus 20:13 commands not to kill.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Numbers 1:42 involves preparing for battle, contrasting with Isaiah 2:4's vision of peace and ending war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Numbers 1:42 focuses on preparing people for war, while Ezekiel 18:32 emphasizes God's desire for no one to die, but to turn from their ways and live.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Numbers 1:42 details organizing a military force, counter to Romans 14:19's call to pursue peace and edification.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
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