Contradiction with James 4:7
This verse suggests that by resisting the devil, he will flee from you, implying that individuals can be overcome by evil, unlike the assertion in Numbers 23:8.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse indicates that all have sinned, contradicting the implication in Numbers 23:8 that an accusation cannot result in a curse or failure due to sin.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Matthew 19:26
Here, Jesus states that with God all things are possible, which could contradict the fixed nature of the blessing in Numbers 23:8.
Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14
This verse tells of the Spirit of the Lord departing from Saul and an evil spirit troubling him, implying that curses can affect individuals, contrary to Numbers 23:8.
1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse asserts individual responsibility and consequences for sin, challenging the idea in Numbers 23:8 that curses have no effect if God has not pronounced them.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that certain actions cannot be taken against God's will. The potential conflict could arise with other parts of the Bible where humans or other entities seem to act against God's desires or plans, suggesting apparent inconsistency in the extent of divine control or interference in human actions.
Paradox #2
Numbers 23:8 involves the idea that one cannot curse whom God has not cursed or denounce whom God has not denounced. A contradiction or inconsistency here could be the tension between divine will and human action. It raises questions about free will and moral responsibility, as it suggests that attempts to harm others through curses or denunciation are futile if not aligned with God's will. This could conflict with the idea that individuals should have the power to choose and act independently of divine intervention.