Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the families, animals, and all belongings will stay safe in the cities of Gilead while the men help their friends in another land. The people are making sure everyone is cared for and protected.

Numbers 32:26: Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:

Contradiction with Matthew 19:14

This verse encourages children to come to Jesus, whereas Numbers 32:26 mentions leaving children behind.

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring parents, implying the presence of the family unit, whereas Numbers 32:26 mentions leaving children in a particular place.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:7

This verse emphasizes teaching children diligently, contradicting the action of leaving them as mentioned in Numbers 32:26.

Deuteronomy 6:7: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. [teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen]

Contradiction with Psalm 127:3

This verse describes children as a heritage from the Lord, stressing their importance, while Numbers 32:26 implies temporarily leaving them behind.

Psalm 127:3: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:4

This verse advises bringing up children in nurture and admonition of the Lord, which contrasts with the idea of leaving them as in Numbers 32:26.

Ephesians 6:4: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
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