Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, Balaam is being asked by Balak to visit him without any distractions. Christians see this as a story showing how God can use anyone, even someone like Balaam, to carry out His plans.

Numbers 22:16: And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: [Let...: Heb. Be not thou hindered from, etc]

Contradiction with Numbers 22:12

God instructs Balaam not to go with the men, contradicting the message in Numbers 22:16 where Balak invites Balaam again.

Numbers 22:12: And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they [are] blessed.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:20

God commands Balaam to bless Israel instead of curse them, contrary to what Balak desires in Numbers 22:16.

Numbers 23:20: Behold, I have received [commandment] to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

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