Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, when God got really angry, He made a promise because the people didn’t listen to Him. This shows how important it is to listen and obey God, so we don't upset Him.

Numbers 32:10: And the LORD'S anger was kindled the same time, and he sware, saying,

Contradiction with Numbers 14:18

Contradicts by emphasizing God's patience and forgiveness, while Numbers 32:10 reflects God's anger and punishment.

Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6

Describes God as merciful and gracious, contrasting with His wrathful reaction in Numbers 32:10.

Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Psalm 103:9

States that God will not always chide nor keep His anger forever, which contradicts the prolonged anger reflected in Numbers 32:10.

Psalm 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8

Talks about God's everlasting kindness and mercies, clashing with the severe discontent in Numbers 32:10.

Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Highlights God's delight in mercy and pardon, opposing the anger depicted in Numbers 32:10.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Suggests that God's anger lasts only for a moment, which contrasts with the enduring anger in Numbers 32:10.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
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