Contradiction with Proverbs 11:25
Numbers 21:18 describes the leaders digging a well collectively as an act of unity and collaboration, whereas Proverbs 11:25 speaks of the generous soul being nourished, implying individual reward rather than communal effort.
Proverbs 11:25: The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. [liberal...: Heb. soul of blessing]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:13
Numbers 21:18 reflects the gathering of people at a well for sustenance, while Jeremiah 17:13 implies the shame and abandonment for those who forsake the Lord, contrasting the positive communal gathering.
Jeremiah 17:13: O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, [and] they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:3
Numbers 21:18 involves literal water for a community, while Isaiah 44:3 promises to pour water on the thirsty as a metaphor for spiritual blessing, highlighting a divine act versus human effort.
Isaiah 44:3: For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:
Contradiction with John 4:14
Numbers 21:18 speaks of a physical well providing water, while John 4:14 contrasts with the promise of Jesus giving living water, which prevents spiritual thirst eternally, showing the temporal versus eternal provision.
John 4:14: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Contradiction with Revelation 7:17
Numbers 21:18 involves the joy over a physical well provided through human work, whereas Revelation 7:17 speaks of the Lamb guiding people to living fountains of waters, emphasizing divine leadership over human initiative.
Revelation 7:17: For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.