Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse talks about two places called Bethnimrah and Bethharan, where people built strong walls to keep safe and created places for their sheep to stay. It shows how the people took care of their animals and protected their homes.

Numbers 32:36: And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities: and folds for sheep. [Bethnimrah: also called, Nimrah]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

These verses teach the uncertainty of life and the futility of making definite plans, which contradicts the surety and confidence in Numbers 32:36 where cities are built and fortified securely.

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 Ecclesiastes 1:14

This verse emphasizes the vanity of human endeavor, contradicting the successful establishment and fortification noted in Numbers 32:36.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse highlights that while humans make plans, it is God who truly directs their steps, contrasting with the human achievement depicted in Numbers 32:36.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

Without the Lord's involvement, efforts to build are in vain, contradicting Numbers 32:36's account of successful construction without explicit mention of divine intervention.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises against storing treasures on earth, contrasting the building and fortifying of earthly cities in Numbers 32:36.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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