Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people asked if they could stay in the nice land they found, instead of going across the river with everyone else. They wanted to keep it as their own special place if it was okay with God.

Numbers 32:5: Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession, [and] bring us not over Jordan.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

This verse urges seeking God's kingdom first, rather than asking for earthly possessions or safety, which contrasts with the request in Numbers 32:5.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:4

This verse advises looking to the interests of others, whereas Numbers 32:5 reflects the tribes focusing on their own desires and interests.

Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse advises contentment with what you have, contrasting with the request in Numbers 32:5 for a specific land.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise laying up treasures in heaven, whereas Numbers 32:5 involves seeking an earthly inheritance.

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:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse warns against covetousness, which contradicts the tribes' request for land in Numbers 32:5.

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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