Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - This verse advises gentle communication, contrasting with the aggressive and confrontational tone that could be inferred from Numbers 21:21.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." - This verse celebrates peacemaking, which can be seen as contradictory to the conflict implied in Numbers 21:21.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." - Encourages living peaceably, contrasting with the potential conflict in Numbers 21:21.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." - Calls for the pursuit of peace with everyone, contrary to the adversarial situation in Numbers 21:21.
Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
"And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." - Describes a future vision of peace and disarmament, in contrast to the martial context of Numbers 21:21.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]