Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people sent to look at the new land became afraid and told others not to go there, even though God had promised it to them. This made everyone feel sad and worried.

Numbers 32:9: For when they went up unto the valley of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they should not go into the land which the LORD had given them.

Contradiction with Numbers 13:30

This verse shows Caleb encouraging the people to possess the land, contradicting the discouragement mentioned in Numbers 32:9.

Numbers 13:30: And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:21

Here, Moses tells the Israelites not to fear and go up to take possession of the land, which contradicts the discouragement of the Israelites in Numbers 32:9.

Deuteronomy 1:21: Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up [and] possess [it], as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse commands strength and courage, opposing the discouragement and lack of faith shown in Numbers 32:9.

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 Psalms 31:24

This verse encourages being of good courage, contrasting with the discouragement brought upon in Numbers 32:9.

Psalms 31:24: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God's reassurance and promise of help contradict the fear and discouragement mentioned in Numbers 32:9.

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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