Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Balak was very mad at Balaam because he wanted Balaam to say bad things about his enemies, but instead, Balaam said nice things about them three times. Balak clapped his hands in anger because things did not go as he planned.

Numbers 24:10: And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed [them] these three times.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse contradicts Numbers 24:10 by advising against rejoicing when one's enemy falls, whereas in Numbers 24:10, Balak expresses anger rather than rejoicing, illustrating a tension in attitudes toward enemies.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Numbers 24:10 by instructing to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, whereas in Numbers 24:10, Balak is angry and curses Balaam instead of showing love or blessing.

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 12:19

This verse contradicts Numbers 24:10 by teaching to leave vengeance to God and not seek revenge, whereas in Numbers 24:10, Balak is expressing anger and a desire for vengeance towards Balaam.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse contradicts Numbers 24:10 by stating that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, while in Numbers 24:10, Balak's anger toward Balaam is evident and seems to conflict with the ideal expressed in James.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

This verse contradicts Numbers 24:10 by advising to get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, while in Numbers 24:10, Balak's anger toward Balaam is a central element.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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