Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book, God wanted the people from the tribe of Judah to set up their camp on the east side, where the sun comes up, and a man named Nahshon would lead them. This was part of how God's people organized themselves when they were traveling.

Numbers 2:3: And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab [shall be] captain of the children of Judah.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

Encourages visibility and standing out as a light, which could contradict the idea of organized order behind a standard.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 9:58

Jesus’ description of lack of personal place contrasts with the specified encampment order and position.

Luke 9:58: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Speaks of worship not being tied to a specific location or order, contrasting with organized camp positioning for Judah.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8

Abraham’s journey by faith contrasts with the structured guidance and order given by tribal positioning.

Hebrews 11:8: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
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