Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:5
Numbers 22:22 shows God's anger despite Balaam's obedience, while Ecclesiastes 8:5 says a wise heart will discern timing and judgment, implying understanding leads to peace.
Ecclesiastes 8:5: Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. [shall...: Heb. shall know]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Numbers 22:22 shows God opposing Balaam, while Proverbs 16:7 suggests when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Numbers 22:22 depicts God’s anger towards Balaam, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 suggests God's thoughts and ways are higher, implying a possible lack of contradiction.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Numbers 22:22 implies condemnation on Balaam, while Romans 8:1 states there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with James 1:17
Numbers 22:22 depicts God as angry, contrasting with James 1:17, which speaks about God as constant and unchanging in His good gifts.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction in the story surrounding that verse because God initially allows Balaam to go on his journey but then seems angry with him for going. This can be confusing as to why God's attitude changes, leading to questions about consistency in God's instructions and actions.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse revolves around a donkey speaking like a human. In the natural world, animals do not have the physical ability or cognitive capacity to speak human languages. This event described goes against what is understood about animal biology and linguistics.
Paradox #3
This verse shows a situation where God seems to be angry with Balaam for going on a journey even though He had previously given him permission to go. This can appear as a contradiction or inconsistency in God's instructions and intentions, leading to confusion over what is expected of Balaam.