Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 34:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 34:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 34:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means God chose leaders to help share the land among the people of Israel when they reached the land of Canaan. They were given a special job to make sure everyone got their fair share.

Numbers 34:29: These [are they] whom the LORD commanded to divide the inheritance unto the children of Israel in the land of Canaan.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

It suggests God reveals His plans to prophets, while Numbers 34:29 implies all divine instruction was given through Eleazar and Joshua.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Acts 1:24-26

It describes casting lots to make decisions, whereas Numbers 34:29 implies leaders were directly chosen by God without such methods.

Acts 1:24-26: And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

It states all authorities are appointed by God, which can contradict the specific appointment of Eleazar and Joshua solely for land division.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

It suggests God chooses the lowly and despised, whereas Numbers 34:29 identifies established leaders as chosen.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

It argues randomness in life events contradicting the divine choice of leaders mentioned in Numbers 34:29.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
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