Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, Moses told the tribes of Gad and Reuben that if they help fight and win the land with everyone else, they can have the land of Gilead as their home. It's like making a promise to share the prize if everyone helps out together.

Numbers 32:29: And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

Contradicts Numbers 32:29 because it emphasizes treating others as one would want to be treated, whereas Numbers 32:29 involves conditional acceptance.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Numbers 32:29 by urging love for enemies, in contrast to conditional faithfulness.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts Numbers 32:29, which involves human justice, while Romans calls for leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Contradicts Numbers 32:29 by promoting peace over potential warfare actions implied in the Numbers passage.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with James 2:13

Contradicts Numbers 32:29's conditional actions with the idea that mercy triumphs over judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 14:1

Contradicts Numbers 32:29 by encouraging acceptance without dispute over opinions, differing from the conditional acceptance in Numbers.

Romans 14:1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations. [not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Contradicts Numbers 32:29 because it calls for not repaying evil for evil, unlike the conditional nature of the Numbers passage.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Numbers 32:29 could arise from the idea of conditional support among tribes, where assistance and support are contingent upon participation in battle. This could be seen as promoting a form of cooperation that's dependent on military action, which might contrast with ideals of unconditional support or peace.

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