Contradiction with John 10:27
This verse suggests that true followers will listen and recognize God's voice, contrasting with Balaam's initial ignorance of the angel's message in Numbers 22:23.
John 10:27: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse emphasizes that God directs human steps, contrasting with Balaam's own choices and path before encountering the angel.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:21
This verse speaks of guidance being clearly given to those who follow God, contrasting with Balaam's lack of awareness of the angel initially.
Isaiah 30:21: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6
This verse advises acknowledging God to have one's path directed, whereas Balaam goes on his way without initial recognition of God's messenger.
Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
This verse notes that the natural man does not accept things of the Spirit of God, contrasting with Balaam's failure to perceive the spiritual presence immediately.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse involves an animal displaying human-like behavior, which is not consistent with our understanding of animal capabilities. Animals do not have the ability to speak human languages or communicate in the way described in the verse, according to modern scientific knowledge of animal biology and communication.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Numbers 22:23 might be seen in how a donkey can perceive an angel while a human cannot. This might raise questions about perception and awareness, challenging the idea that humans, being more rational, should be more perceptive to divine signals than animals.