Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 27:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 27:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 27:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses listened to what God told him to do and brought Joshua in front of the priest Eleazar and all the people. This showed that Joshua was chosen to be the new leader.

Numbers 27:22: And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse emphasizes obedience to God rather than human authority, whereas Numbers 27:22 shows Moses obeying God's command given through another person (Joshua).

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse suggests that obedience to God is more important than sacrifice, implying a direct relationship with God’s will, contrasting with the delegated authority process seen in Numbers 27:22.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:2-3

These verses criticize following human authority without question, which contrasts with the obedient execution in Numbers 27:22.

Matthew 23:2-3: Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

This verse highlights seeking to please God rather than humans, challenging the need for a human intermediary as in Numbers 27:22.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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