Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:10

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According to the author of the book, Balaam is talking to God and telling Him that a king named Balak sent him a message. This shows that Balaam is asking God what to do about the message he got from the king.

Numbers 22:10: And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, [saying],

Contradiction with Genesis 12:3

God promises to bless those who bless Abram and curse those who curse him, contrasting with Balaam's hesitance to act without God's permission.

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, opposing Balaam's initial willingness to consider Balak's request.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you, contrasting with Balaam's interaction with Balak.

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 Romans 8:31

If God is for us, who can be against us, highlighting the futility of Balaam's potential curse against Israel.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:4

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world, indicating that Israel cannot be cursed by Balaam.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
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