Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God does not change His mind, whereas Deuteronomy 23:5 shows God reversing a curse into a blessing.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Malachi 3:6
This verse emphasizes that God does not change, which contradicts with the action of changing a curse into a blessing in Deuteronomy 23:5.
Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Contradiction with James 1:17
Implies that God is unchanging, in contrast to the depiction of God altering Balaam's curse in Deuteronomy 23:5.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 23:5 highlights God's intervention to reverse a curse into a blessing for His people. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise when considering the broader biblical teachings about loving enemies and forgiveness. This action may seem inconsistent with the idea of showing compassion or kindness towards adversaries, as it focuses on favoring one group over another.