Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
Numbers 23:19 states that God does not lie or change His mind, which some might see as contrasting with Numbers 26:10 where divine action directly alters the course of events.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse explains God's patience and willingness for all to come to repentance, contrasting with the swift judgment executed in Numbers 26:10.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with John 3:16
John 3:16 emphasizes God's love and provision for eternal life, which might seem contradictory to the punishment described in Numbers 26:10.
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 Lamentations 3:22-23
These verses focus on God's mercies being new every morning, which could seem at odds with the severe judgment mentioned in Numbers 26:10.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
God's declaration of no pleasure in anyone's death appears contradictory to the outcome in Numbers 26:10.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with James 5:11
This verse highlights God's compassion and mercy, potentially contrasting with the judgment seen in Numbers 26:10.
James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
Paradox #1
Numbers 26:10 tells of a divine punishment where the earth opens up and swallows people. The moral conflict here could be the idea of collective punishment, where not just the wrongdoers, but the entire group faces the consequences. This raises questions about fairness and justice, as innocent individuals might suffer due to the actions of others.