Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 21:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 21:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 21:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the leader of the Israelites, the people of Israel sent a message to Sihon, who was the king of the Amorites. They wanted to talk to him and ask for permission to pass through his land safely.

Numbers 21:21: And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

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]
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