Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Peter 2:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Peter 2:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Peter 2:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Peter, God made a donkey talk to warn a man who was doing something wrong. This showed that God can use anything to stop people from making bad choices.

2 Peter 2:16: But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

Contradiction with Numbers 22:28

This verse states that the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, indicating divine intervention, whereas 2 Peter 2:16 implies the donkey spoke to rebuke the prophet without specifying divine intervention in that moment.

Numbers 22:28: And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

Paradox #1

The verse describes an animal, specifically a donkey, speaking with a human voice. Scientifically, animals like donkeys do not have the vocal anatomy or cognitive ability to produce human speech. This event is considered miraculous and supernatural, and thus contradicts scientific understanding of animal biology and communication.

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