Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:20
This verse describes God as a deliverer from Egypt's iron furnace, contrasting with Numbers 23:22's emphasis on divine strength like a wild ox.
Deuteronomy 4:20: But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the iron furnace, [even] out of Egypt, to be unto him a people of inheritance, as [ye are] this day.
Contradiction with Psalms 78:26
This verse describes God's provision of quail as wind-driven, contrasting with the imagery of God bringing physical power as depicted in Numbers 23:22.
Psalms 78:26: He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind. [to blow: Heb. to go]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1
This verse portrays rebellious children contrary to God's direction, which contradicts the empowerment illustration found in Numbers 23:22.
Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 50:33-34
This verse speaks of God's role as a Redeemer and advocate, contrasting the raw physical power and deliverance of Israel imaged in Numbers 23:22.
Jeremiah 50:33-34: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah [were] oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.
Contradiction with Hosea 11:1
This verse reflects God's tender calling and love as a father to Israel, contradicting the wild-ox strength metaphor in Numbers 23:22.
Hosea 11:1: When Israel [was] a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.