Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
While Numbers 32:16 emphasizes acquiring possessions and places in the physical world, Matthew 6:19 warns against storing up earthly treasures.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Numbers 32:16 speaks about preparing for worldly commitments, but Luke 12:33 advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, contrasting with a focus on worldly estates.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Numbers 32:16 discusses future planning, building sheepfolds and cities; however, James 4:13-14 cautions against relying on future plans, emphasizing life's uncertainty.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
Numbers 32:16 involves making concrete plans (for cattle and children), whereas Proverbs 19:21 points out that ultimately, only God’s purposes will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
While Numbers 32:16 involves securing land and property, Ecclesiastes 5:10 warns about the futility and dissatisfaction in the love of money and possessions.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Numbers 32:16 shows concern with material and practical preparations; Matthew 6:25 advises not to worry about material needs like food and clothing.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 9:58
Numbers 32:16 involves establishing a stable home, but Luke 9:58 presents Jesus emphasizing having no permanent home, underscoring a transient life.
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 Acts 4:32
Numbers 32:16 suggests individual familial acquisitions while Acts 4:32 speaks of the early Christians sharing everything in common, contrasting individualism with communality.
Acts 4:32: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7
While Numbers 32:16 indicates the importance of material preparations, 1 Timothy 6:7 teaches that we bring nothing into this world and can take nothing out.
1 Timothy 6:7: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in that verse could relate to the idea of prioritizing property or wealth (livestock) over responsibilities to family or community (children). It might seem inconsistent to some that there is a focus on material concerns rather than immediate human needs and protection.