Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 23:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 23:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 23:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Numbers, Balaam is telling Balak that he can only do what God tells him to do. He can't change or ignore God's words, even if Balak wants something different.

Numbers 23:26: But Balaam answered and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that the LORD speaketh, that I must do?

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse indicates that prayers can be asked amiss, suggesting circumstances where God's response isn't strictly determined, which contradicts the implication of unwavering fulfillment of commands in Numbers 23:26.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Here, God changes His mind in response to Moses' plea, suggesting flexibility contrary to Balaam being unable to alter God's command.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

God decides not to bring calamity upon Nineveh after they repented, demonstrating a change in intended action unlike the firm position in Numbers 23:26.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

God expresses regret over making Saul king, indicating a reconsideration of His earlier decision, unlike the steadfast command in Numbers 23:26.

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 Genesis 6:6

God regrets creating mankind, displaying a change in sentiment contrary to the unwavering nature of Numbers 23:26.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
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