Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book, God gave special jobs to each tribe, and for the tribe of Zebulun, a man named Eliab was chosen to be their leader. This helped keep everything organized while the people traveled together.

Numbers 2:7: [Then] the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon [shall be] captain of the children of Zebulun.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

This verse mentions the scattering of people which is contrary to the organization in Numbers 2:7.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with Judges 17:6

This verse highlights a lack of order and structure, contradicting the organized encampment in Numbers 2:7.

Judges 17:6: In those days [there was] no king in Israel, [but] every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse describes God as not being the author of confusion, meaning confusion or lack of order contradicts Numbers 2:7.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

This verse suggests randomness ("the lot is cast into the lap"), conflicting with the structured arrangement in Numbers 2:7.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:25

Describes chaos among the people when Moses saw the people running wild, opposing the order described in Numbers 2:7.

Exodus 32:25: And when Moses saw that the people [were] naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto [their] shame among their enemies:) [their enemies: Heb. those that rose up against them]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:3

This verse references the valley of dry bones, suggesting disarray contrary to the orderly setting in Numbers 2:7.

Ezekiel 37:3: And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:23

Speaks about the earth without form and void, in contrast with the organized encampment in Numbers 2:7.

Jeremiah 4:23: I beheld the earth, and, lo, [it was] without form, and void; and the heavens, and they [had] no light.
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