Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 33:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 33:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 33:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us that the Israelites left the Abarim mountains and set up their tents in a flat area called Moab, close to a river and a place named Jericho. It shows how they traveled from one place to another during their long journey.

Numbers 33:48: And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the plains of Moab by Jordan [near] Jericho.

Contradiction with Genesis 13:14-15

This passage mentions God promising Abram land as far as he can see, which contrasts with the specific granted land areas mentioned in Numbers 33:48.

Genesis 13:14-15: And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

Contradiction with Joshua 13:1-2

Describes land still to be conquered, contradicting the notion of having already acquired a particular vast and specified land in Numbers 33:48.

Joshua 13:1-2: Now Joshua was old [and] stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. [to...: Heb. to possess it]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:5

States a prohibition against meddling with Esau's land, contrasting with the idea of preparing possession of the lands referenced in Numbers 33:48.

Deuteronomy 2:5: Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau [for] a possession. [no...: Heb. even to the treading of the sole of the foot]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:30-31

States that the generation who rebelled would not see the promised land, differing from the occupation suggested in Numbers 33:48.

Numbers 14:30-31: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:13-14

These verses describe different boundaries for Israel, contradicting the territorial description given in Numbers 33:48.

Ezekiel 47:13-14: Thus saith the Lord GOD; This [shall be] the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph [shall have two] portions.
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