Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse talks about not making others feel scared or sad about going to the new land that God promised them. He wanted everyone to be brave and happy to go there together.

Numbers 32:7: And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them? [discourage: Heb. break]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. (Contradicts with the discouragement of fighting by suggesting reliance on God's intervention without personal effort.)

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. (Contradicts with the discouragement of fighting by emphasizing that God fights alongside His people, encouraging them to battle.)

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (Contradicts by encouraging strength and courage, opposite of discouragement.)

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Contradicts with Numbers 32:7's discouragement as it promises God’s assistance in times of need, encouraging rather than discouraging action.)

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Contradiction in assurance of divine support, opposing the sense of discouragement.)

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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