Contradiction with Numbers 22:17
Offers riches to Balaam, contradicting his fear as he could be seen as being reluctant due to fear.
Numbers 22:17: For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people.
Contradiction with Joshua 10:8
God assures success and tells Joshua not to fear, contradicting the fear expressed in Numbers 22:3.
Joshua 10:8: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
God tells people not to fear as He is with them, contradicting the fear in Numbers 22:3.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Encourages not to fear because God is with them, contradicting the notion of fear in Numbers 22:3.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
States God has not given a spirit of fear, contradicting the fear shown in Numbers 22:3.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this context could involve the notion of fear and treatment of newcomers. The people mentioned in the verse experience fear of an approaching group, and this can be seen as conflicting with later biblical teachings about loving others and treating strangers with kindness. If fear leads to hostility or negative actions, it may contradict the moral value of compassion.