Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people of Israel were traveling on a tough and long road and started to feel really sad and tired because it was so hard. They were upset because it seemed like the journey would never end.

Numbers 21:4: And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. [discouraged: or, grieved: Heb. shortened]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:14

This verse advises believers to wait on the Lord with patience and courage, contrary to the impatience shown by the Israelites in Numbers 21:4.

Psalm 27:14: Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14

This verse encourages doing all things without murmuring and disputing, which contradicts the complaints of the Israelites in Numbers 21:4.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse speaks of those who wait upon the Lord renewing their strength, whereas in Numbers 21:4, the Israelites grew impatient and weary.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Numbers 21:4 could be seen in the people's frustration and impatience despite God's continued guidance and provision. This highlights a conflict between human impatience and the expectation of faith and trust in divine leadership.

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