Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, these names mention places where people wanted to live because the land was good for their animals. The people were asking if they could stay there because it looked nice for their sheep and cows.

Numbers 32:3: Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon, [Nimrah: also called, Bethnimrah] [Shebam: also called, Shibmah] [Beon: also called, Baalmeon]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. This contradicts Numbers 32:3, where the tribes express their satisfaction with lands outside of the Promised Land, showing a lack of unity and potentially causing discord among the Israelites.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. This contradicts Numbers 32:3 as the verse signifies the tribes’ desire to settle and acquire earthly possessions.

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 12:15

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. This contradicts Numbers 32:3 due to the emphasis on obtaining land as an inheritance, reflecting material desire.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with 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: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. This contradicts Numbers 32:3 because the tribes plan to settle and prosper on their own terms, ignoring divine guidance.

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 27:24

For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? This contradicts Numbers 32:3, suggesting the fleeting nature of wealth, whereas the focus in Numbers is on acquiring and settling land.

Proverbs 27:24: For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation? [riches: Heb. strength] [to...: Heb. to generation and generation?]
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