Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 20:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 20:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 20:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God talked to Moses and Aaron on a mountain near Edom. God had something important to tell them.

Numbers 20:23: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying,

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.
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