Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 2:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 2:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 2:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted all the families of Israel to camp with their own group and flag, staying in their special spot far away from the Holy Tent. This helped them stay organized and show which big family they belonged to.

Numbers 2:2: Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch. [far...: Heb. over against]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse emphasizes a universal mission to all nations, while Numbers 2:2 focuses on organizing the Israelite camp separately by tribes.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse speaks to the unity and equality of believers in Christ, contrary to the separation and order by tribes in the Israelite camp in Numbers 2:2.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses highlight that God does not show favoritism and accepts people from every nation, contrasting the tribal distinctions and divisions in Numbers 2:2.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14

This verse refers to breaking down dividing walls between groups, whereas Numbers 2:2 establishes physical and symbolic divisions among the Israelites.

Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

This verse states there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, opposing the separation of the Israelite community by tribes as instructed in Numbers 2:2.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with John 4:21-23

Here, Jesus speaks of true worship not tied to specific locations or traditional separations, unlike the organized tribal encampment setting in Numbers 2:2.

John 4:21-23: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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