Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 23:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 23:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 23:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book, God gave Balaam a special message for Balak. Balak was told to listen carefully because it was important.

Numbers 23:18: And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

Suggests that God does not repent, contradicting Numbers 23:19 which is part of the broader context of Numbers 23:18 implying God's consistent 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 Genesis 6:6

Describes God repenting for creating man, contradicting the implication in Numbers 23:19 of God's unchanging nature.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Shows God changing His mind about a planned action, contradicting the implication in Numbers 23:19 that God does not change His mind.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Illustrates God repenting from bringing calamity, contradicting the unchanging intention suggested in Numbers 23:19.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
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