Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 2:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 2:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 2:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the tribe of Judah to lead the way because they had a big group of people, like a big team, ready to go first. They had 186,400 people, and they were like the leaders when everyone started moving.

Numbers 2:9: All that were numbered in the camp of Judah [were] an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:22

This verse emphasizes following God's commands for protection, which contrasts with the military organization focus in Numbers 2:9.

Exodus 23:22: But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. [an adversary...: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches non-resistance, in contrast to the militaristic organization described in Numbers 2:9.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, which contradicts the warfare arrangement in Numbers 2:9.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living in peace with everyone, opposing the martial organization in Numbers 2:9.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse promotes loving your enemies, which counters the military arrangement in Numbers 2:9.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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