Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the children of Gad built new homes in places named Dibon, Ataroth, and Aroer. This shows how they were making a special place for their families to live.

Numbers 32:34: And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse forbids the making of graven images or idols, which may contradict the building practices for cities like Dibon in tribal allocations.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

States that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the idea of establishing religious buildings in cities like Dibon.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up treasures on earth, potentially contrasting with the Israelites building and fortifying cities as described in Numbers 32:34.

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 Hebrews 11:10

Refers to seeking a city with foundations built by God, which may oppose the act of building earthly cities like Dibon.

Hebrews 11:10: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against covetousness and focusing on earthly possessions, which could contradict the priority of constructing cities.

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.
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