Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the writer of Numbers, a man named Balaam tells others what will happen in the future to their people. He is sharing a message from God about what might come later.

Numbers 24:14: And now, behold, I go unto my people: come [therefore, and] I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Expresses that human plans often differ from God's ultimate purpose, contrasting the idea of foretelling specific events.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of God having plans to prosper and not harm, contradicting the notion of adversity foretold in Numbers 24:14.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 24:36

Indicates that no one knows the timing of future events, contrasting the specificity of future events in Numbers 24:14.

Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Describes the day of the Lord as unpredictable, unlike the certain prophecy of future events in Numbers 24:14.

1 Thessalonians 5:2: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights that God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding, contrasting the idea of humans predicting God's actions.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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