Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 27:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 27:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 27:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him to put his hands on Joshua and give him a special job, showing that Joshua would be the new leader. This meant Joshua would help guide and take care of the people, just like Moses did.

Numbers 27:23: And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:3

Instead of the act being led by God, it mentioned Moses as very meek, indicating different leadership qualities could be emphasized.

Numbers 12:3: (Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Where Peter states that God shows no favoritism, contrasting with Moses explicitly passing leadership to Joshua, possibly suggesting a chosen successor without competition amongst equals.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-10

Jesus emphasizes that no one should be called 'Rabbi' or 'leader' as there is only one teacher, which contrasts with laying hands to appoint leadership.

Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.
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