Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 21:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 21:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 21:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God told him not to be scared because God would help him win against the enemy just like He did before with another king. God promised to help Moses and his people be safe and strong.

Numbers 21:34: And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

These verses speak about loving your enemies, which contradicts the command to fight against Og in Numbers 21:34.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contrasts with being told to slay Og and his people.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance, which contradicts the action taken in Numbers 21:34.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding your enemy if they are hungry, contrasting the directive for destruction in Numbers 21:34.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Commands to love your enemies, conflicting with the command to engage in battle as instructed in Numbers 21:34.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context could be the perceived inconsistency between a loving and merciful deity and the acts of destruction or conquest described. Some might see this as conflicting with values of compassion and forgiveness.

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