Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 9:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 9:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 9:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of the book, God used a cloud to tell the people when to stay in their tents and when to pack up and move. This way, they always followed what God wanted them to do.

Numbers 9:20: And [so] it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the LORD they journeyed.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Numbers 9:20 suggests a specific guidance and command, whereas Genesis 1:31 indicates everything was very good without such necessity.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

Numbers 9:20 shows a responsive and direct action, while Exodus 14:21 illustrates a miraculous intervention that required no prior residence.

Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.

Contradiction with Joshua 6:20

Numbers 9:20 involves waiting and prompt obedience, contrasting with the immediate and inevitable victory described in Joshua 6:20.

Joshua 6:20: So the people shouted when [the priests] blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. [flat: Heb. under it]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:19

Numbers 9:20 focuses on following without a long-term mission, whereas Matthew 4:19 calls for a new lifelong purpose.

Matthew 4:19: And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Contradiction with John 2:4

In Numbers 9:20, obedience and timing align, while in John 2:4, Jesus questions timing, showing a different dimension of response.

John 2:4: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

Contradiction with Acts 1:7

Numbers 9:20 reflects specific timing, while Acts 1:7 emphasizes unknown times and seasons.

Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
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