Contradiction with Genesis 6:6
This verse describes God repenting that He made man, which contradicts God's unchanging nature in His blessings in Numbers 23:20.
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
Here, God repents of the harm He planned, indicating change, which contradicts the unwavering blessing described in Numbers 23:20.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11
God expresses regret for making Saul king, showing a change in His decision, which contradicts the unalterable blessing in Numbers 23:20.
1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
"The Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent" both aligns with and contradicts Numbers 23:20 on repentance, but contextually shows change.
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 Jonah 3:10
God repented of the impending disaster He said He would bring upon Nineveh, contradicting the definitive declaration in Numbers 23:20.
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.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with Numbers 23:20 could relate to the idea that it presents God as unchanging in His decisions or blessings. In other parts of the Bible, such as when God changes His mind about destruction or punishment due to human actions, it might seem inconsistent. This could lead to confusion about whether God’s will can change based on circumstances or human behavior.