Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God asked Balaam about the men with him to show that He knew what was happening and wanted Balaam to think carefully about the situation. This story helps to teach that God is always aware of what we are doing.

Numbers 22:9: And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men [are] these with thee?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states that God does not change His mind, yet in Numbers 22:9, God interacts with Balaam, suggesting a more dynamic nature.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse claims God does not tempt anyone, whereas the narrative in Numbers 22 shows God permitting Balaam to follow his own intent after initially denying him.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

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