Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Balak, the king, took Balaam to a high hill where people prayed to a false god called Baal, so Balaam could see all the people of Israel. Balak wanted Balaam to say bad things about the people, but God had other plans.

Numbers 22:41: And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost [part] of the people.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Numbers 22:41 shows Balaam being led to curse Israel, but Proverbs 16:9 suggests the Lord directs one's steps, implying Balaam's actions could be under divine guidance rather than purely human direction.

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

Contradiction with John 3:16

Numbers 22:41 involves actions against Israel, whereas John 3:16 emphasizes God's love for all the world, including Israel, suggesting He would protect rather than harm them.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Numbers 22:41 implies potential harm to Israel through Balaam’s curse, but Romans 8:31 states, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" suggesting no curse could prevail against Israel.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Genesis 12:3

Numbers 22:41 shows an intent to curse Israel, contrary to Genesis 12:3 which promises blessing to those who bless Israel and curses to those who curse them, suggesting a divine opposition to such actions.

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Numbers 22:41 indicates an attempt to curse Israel, while Isaiah 54:17 assures that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper, contradicting the potential success of Balaam's curse.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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