Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 27:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 27:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 27:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told Moses to choose Joshua, who has a special spirit inside him, and to put his hand on Joshua to show everyone that Joshua would be the new leader. This was God's way of saying Joshua is ready to help guide the people.

Numbers 27:18: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:9

Suggests Joshua was already filled with the spirit of wisdom, contradicting the notion in Numbers 27:18 that Moses was needed to lay hands on him for the spirit.

Deuteronomy 34:9: And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Numbers 20:12

Implies Moses would not lead the people into the promised land due to his disobedience, conflicting with his authority to transfer leadership to Joshua as a divine directive in Numbers 27:18.

Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

Describes how David was chosen and anointed by Samuel, contrasting the idea in Numbers 27:18 of a peaceful transfer of power through public commissioning by Moses.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with Acts 1:21-22

The selection of apostles based on witnessing Jesus' resurrection appears to prioritize a different criterion for leadership compared to the spiritual endowment described in Numbers 27:18.

Acts 1:21-22: Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

Contradiction with Galatians 1:11-12

Paul emphasizes divine revelation apart from human authorities, creating tension with the image of authority transfer through Moses' hands in Numbers 27:18.

Galatians 1:11-12: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
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