Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 33:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 33:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 33:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells part of the journey of the Israelites as they moved from a place called Eziongaber and set up their camp in the desert area called Zin, near a place named Kadesh. It shows how the Israelites traveled together to new places as they followed God's plan.

Numbers 33:36: And they removed from Eziongaber, and pitched in the wilderness of Zin, which [is] Kadesh.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13

This verse highlights faith in things not seen, contrasting with a specific historical recount.

Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:11-12

These verses show complaints and lack of faith, whereas Numbers 33:36 is a factual description of movement.

Exodus 14:11-12: And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?

Contradiction with Numbers 14:2-3

Shows Israelites murmuring about returning to Egypt, while Numbers 33:36 simply records their progression.

Numbers 14:2-3: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:2

Specifies an 11-day journey, contrasting extended wanderings suggested by the encampments.

Deuteronomy 1:2: ([There are] eleven days' [journey] from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto Kadeshbarnea.)
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