Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 23:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 23:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 23:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Balak was feeling upset and told Balaam not to say anything bad or good about a group of people. Balak wanted Balaam to stop talking because things weren't going the way Balak wanted.

Numbers 23:25: And Balak said unto Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:2

This verse suggests that a curse without cause does not come to rest, unlike Numbers 23:25 which implies that cursing can be attempted by humans.

Proverbs 26:2: As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

Contradiction with James 3:10

This verse contradicts Numbers 23:25 by stating that blessing and cursing should not come from the same mouth.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Romans advises blessing instead of cursing, opposing the bid to still curse in Numbers 23:25.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute, unlike Numbers 23:25's intent on cursing.

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 1 Peter 3:9

It encourages not to return evil for evil or insult for insult but to bless, contrasting with the intent to curse in Numbers 23:25.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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