Contradiction with James 2:17
This verse suggests that faith without deeds is dead, whereas Numbers 32:32 supports fulfilling commitments through action.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
This verse emphasizes justification by faith and not by works, opposing the conditional action-based commitment in Numbers 32:32.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9
These verses stress that salvation is by grace through faith, not of works, contrasting with the work-based promise in Numbers 32:32.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:
Contradiction with Romans 3:28
This verse underscores that a person is justified by faith apart from works, which can oppose the action-based statement in Numbers 32:32.
Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Contradiction with Romans 4:5
This verse describes righteousness as granted to those who believe without works, which contradicts the reliance on fulfilling promises seen in Numbers 32:32.
Romans 4:5: But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.