Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Balak is asking Balaam why he didn't come when called, reminding him that he could give him important gifts or a high position. Balak wants Balaam to know that he has something valuable to offer.

Numbers 22:37: And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, which contrasts with the implication that Balaam's journey or actions were outside of divine influence in Numbers 22:37.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

It emphasizes that God's ways are higher than human ways, contradicting any notion of Balaam acting independently from God’s purpose as implied in Numbers 22:37.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse indicates that man's way is not in himself, which opposes the implication that Balaam sets out on his journey according to his own will in Numbers 22:37.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
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