Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Numbers, God chose specific leaders from each tribe to help guide and organize the people. Elizur, the son of Shedeur, was picked to help lead the tribe of Reuben.

Numbers 1:5: And these [are] the names of the men that shall stand with you: of [the tribe of] Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse says "For there is no respect of persons with God," which could be seen to contrast with the naming of specific individuals as leaders, suggesting impartiality contrary to having chosen leaders.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26–29

These verses emphasize God choosing the weak and the lowly, which can be contrasted with the specific tribal leaders chosen in Numbers 1:5 suggesting a potential outlook that differs from a hierarchical or structured leadership.

1 Corinthians 1:26–29:

Contradiction with James 2:1–4

These passages speak against favoritism, which could be viewed as conflicting with the selective designation of tribal leaders in Numbers 1:5 if seen as favoritism.

James 2:1–4:
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