Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the leaders from two groups, Moab and Midian, went to see a man named Balaam with gifts in their hands because a king named Balak wanted to talk to him. They hoped Balaam would help them by using special powers to beat their enemies.

Numbers 22:7: And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak.

Contradiction with Numbers 31:16

This verse highlights that Balaam's advice led the Israelites to sin, which contradicts the initial intent of seeking guidance or a positive outcome in Numbers 22:7.

Numbers 31:16: Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:5

This verse states that the Lord turned the curse into a blessing for the Israelites, contradicting the intent of the bribes in Numbers 22:7.

Deuteronomy 23:5: Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.

Contradiction with Micah 6:5

This verse notes how Balaam's intended curse was turned into a teaching moment, contradicting the planned harm implied in Numbers 22:7.

Micah 6:5: O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:15

This verse criticizes Balaam for loving the wages of unrighteousness, which contradicts the seemingly harmless act of consulting Balaam in Numbers 22:7.

2 Peter 2:15: Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam [the son] of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

Contradiction with Jude 11

This verse condemns Balaam’s error for profit, contradicting the endeavor to gain a favorable prophecy in Numbers 22:7.

Jude 11:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Numbers 22:7 could be seen in the context of divination and using payments for cursing others. The Bible generally condemns divination and putting curses on people, yet in this verse, these practices are employed for specific purposes, which might seem inconsistent with its usual moral teachings.

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