Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 33:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 33:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 33:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse shows where the Israelites camped near the Jordan River while they were on their way to the special land God promised them. It tells us about their journey and how God was guiding them.

Numbers 33:49: And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth [even] unto Abelshittim in the plains of Moab. [Abelshittim: or, the plains of Shittim]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

God is not the author of confusion, but Numbers 33:49 describes precise encampment details, suggesting divine order.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Numbers 13:1-2

God commands the exploration of Canaan, while Numbers 33:49 is about the Israelites camping before crossing the Jordan, implying a pause and temporary settlement before moving into the promised land.

Numbers 13:1-2: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:9-10

Talks about Abraham dwelling in tents as a sojourner, conflicting with Numbers 33:49 which describes the Israelites as having an organized encampment.

Hebrews 11:9-10: By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as [in] a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

Contradiction with Exodus 14:15

Instructs Moses to go forward, contrasting with Numbers 33:49 where the Israelites are stationary at a specific campsite.

Exodus 14:15: And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

Contradiction with Matthew 8:20

Jesus describes a lack of place to rest, contrasting with the described encampment and rest in Numbers 33:49.

Matthew 8:20: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.
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