Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
This verse states that no one may see God's face and live, contradicting Numbers 20:23 if interpreted as seeing God's presence.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse promises that God will never leave or forsake His people, which contradicts the concept of God barring entry to the Promised Land.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Similar to Hebrews 13:5, this verse reassures that God will not fail or forsake His people, conflicting with the exile described in Numbers 20:23.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
This verse states that the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, contradicting the punishment theme in Numbers 20:23.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with John 3:16
Emphasizes God's love and promise of eternal life, contrasting with the punishment aspect of Numbers 20:23.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Suggests God's constant presence and comfort, contrasting the idea of divine punishment in Numbers 20:23.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Asserts that God is love, which seems to conflict with the punitive action taken against Moses and Aaron in Numbers 20:23.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.