Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 23:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 23:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 23:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that the people, like strong lions, will be brave and fierce and will not rest until they win against their enemies. They are pictured as powerful and victorious, just like lions who have hunted their prey.

Numbers 23:24: Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat [of] the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse suggests a peaceful coexistence among creatures, contradicting the idea of a lion with warlike imagery as in Numbers 23:24.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, which contradicts the depiction of power and conquest in Numbers 23:24.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse encourages love for enemies, contradicting the aggressive nature described in Numbers 23:24.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

This verse values self-control over dominance and conquering, which conflicts with the theme of conquering in Numbers 23:24.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse advises against the use of the sword, which contradicts the imagery of devouring enemies as suggested in Numbers 23:24.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse calls for living peacefully with all, contrary to the aggressive stance in Numbers 23:24.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse speaks of wisdom being peaceable and gentle, which contradicts the aggressive and domineering attitude depicted in Numbers 23:24.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse foretells a time of peace when nations will not learn war anymore, contradicting the warlike imagery of rising like a lion found in Numbers 23:24.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies and prayer for persecutors, which directly contradicts the imagery of confrontation with enemies found in Numbers 23:24.

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 14:19

Advises pursuing things that make for peace and edification, which contrasts the battle-ready image painted in Numbers 23:24.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
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