Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, a king was scared because he saw God's people coming from Egypt, and they were so many that they seemed to cover the earth. He wanted someone to say bad things about them so he could beat them and make them go away.

Numbers 22:11: Behold, [there is] a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out. [I shall...: Heb. I shall prevail in fighting against him]

Contradiction with Genesis 12:3

God promises to bless those who bless Abraham's descendants, whereas Numbers 22:11 involves cursing them.

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 Deuteronomy 23:5

God turns intended curses into blessings, contradicting the action of cursing in Numbers 22:11.

Deuteronomy 23:5: Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

God declares plans for prosperity and not harm for His people, which is contrary to the curse intended in Numbers 22:11.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

This verse instructs to bless and not curse, opposing the attempt to curse in Numbers 22:11.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love enemies and bless them, contrasting the wish to curse in Numbers 22:11.

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;
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