Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 27:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 27:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 27:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted Moses to give Joshua some of his power and respect, so that everyone in Israel would listen to and follow Joshua. This was to make sure the people would obey Joshua just like they did Moses.

Numbers 27:20: And thou shalt put [some] of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

The verse expresses that the people have rejected God as their king, suggesting disobedience to divine authority, which contradicts the call for obedience.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus emphasizes worship and service to God alone, challenging the idea of placing honor upon a human leader.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares that He will not share His glory with another, opposing the directive to impart honor from one person to another.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Warns against putting trust in human leaders, contradicting the instruction to follow and be obedient to a human leader.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Curses are pronounced on those who trust in humans, contradicting the implied trust in human leadership in Numbers 27:20.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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