Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts Numbers 12:14 where punishment and temporary exclusion are implemented.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:36
Encourages being merciful, just as God is merciful, contrasting with the disciplinary action taken in Numbers 12:14.
Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Contradiction with James 2:13
States that mercy triumphs over judgment, differing from the judgment seen in Numbers 12:14.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
Instructs to be kind and forgiving to one another, which is in contrast to the punitive measure taken in Numbers 12:14.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
Urges for forgiveness as the Lord has forgiven us, opposing the seven-day exclusion in Numbers 12:14.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Numbers 12:14 could involve the fairness and severity of the punishment described. It might seem harsh by today's standards, raising questions about justice and compassion, especially if we consider modern values of forgiveness and understanding. This could be seen as inconsistent with more merciful messages found elsewhere in religious texts.