Contradiction with Judges 7:2
This verse emphasizes that victory should not be attributed to the multitude of people but to God's power, which can seem to contradict the idea that a multitude is a source of honor.
Judges 7:2: And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that [are] with thee [are] too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 14:6
This verse suggests that the Lord can save by many or by few, implying that numbers do not determine success or honor.
1 Samuel 14:6: And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 14:24-30
This passage shows a scenario where a king's demand for a large number of people to fast weakens their ability to win a battle, contradicting the idea that a multitude is inherently honorable.
1 Samuel 14:24-30: And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed [be] the man that eateth [any] food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted [any] food.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 21:1-7
Although not explicitly contradicting, David's decision to take a census displeased God, highlighting that reliance on numbers can lead to folly.
1 Chronicles 21:1-7: And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14
This passage highlights the path to destruction being broad and traveled by many, whereas the path to life is narrow and found by few, suggesting that multitude does not denote glory or honor.
Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with John 6:66-67
Here, many disciples leave Jesus, indicating that truth and righteousness are not always aligned with a multitude of followers.
John 6:66-67: From that [time] many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Contradiction with Revelation 17:15
This verse describes waters as peoples and multitudes in a negative context, suggesting that a multitude is not always a measure of something positive or honorable.
Revelation 17:15: And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.