Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states, "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent..." which contradicts Balaam's intent to curse as per instructions, showing God’s immutability and truth over changing human desires.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to "love your enemies, bless them that curse you," contradicting the act of preparing to curse someone as seen in Numbers 23:2.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:14
"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not," contradicts the act of preparing to deliver curses as Balaam did.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with James 3:9-10
These verses talk about the contradiction of blessing God and cursing men, opposing Balaam's preparation to curse.
James 3:9-10: Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.