Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting the idea in Numbers 32:15 that returning sinners can cause wrath upon a community.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
These verses emphasize individual responsibility for sin, opposing Numbers 32:15's suggestion of communal punishment due to some members' actions.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
It declares that each person shall be put to death for their own sin, which contradicts the collective consequence implied in Numbers 32:15.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:5
This verse highlights that every person shall bear their own burden, contrasting with the shared burden described in Numbers 32:15.
Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
Asserting each shall give account of themselves to God, this contradicts the collective accountability seen in Numbers 32:15.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.