Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 23:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 23:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 23:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, God told Balaam what to say and asked him to go back to Balak to share the message. Christians understand this as God being in control and guiding Balaam to speak His truth.

Numbers 23:5: And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

This verse suggests God can repent, which contradicts Numbers 23:5 where God declares Balaam's message unchangeable.

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 evil He thought to do, implying changeability unlike Numbers 23:5.

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, contrasting with the unwavering message in Numbers 23:5.

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

This verse states God will not lie or repent, but the broader context shows God’s regret contrasting with His unchanging message in Numbers 23:5.

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]
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