Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, a king wanted to give Balaam a big reward for doing something for him, but he couldn't give it because God didn't let Balaam do what the king wanted. The king was upset because he thought Balaam would get special honors, but God stopped it from happening.

Numbers 24:11: Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:8

This verse speaks about God raising the poor and needy, which contrasts with the implied rejection or loss of favor in Numbers 24:11.

1 Samuel 2:8: He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth [are] the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:1

Valuing a good name over riches contrasts with the emphasis on material honor in Numbers 24:11.

Proverbs 22:1: A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold. [loving...: or, favour is better than, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit, which contradicts the idea of loss or dishonor suggested in Numbers 24:11.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 1:52

God exalting the humble is in contrast to the loss of honor described in Numbers 24:11.

Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Contradiction with James 1:9-10

The exaltation of the lowly brother in his humiliation contrasts with the disappointment in Numbers 24:11.

James 1:9-10: Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: [rejoice: or, glory]
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