Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Numbers, Balaam, who is the son of Beor, is about to speak, and he can see things that others might not see. It’s like when someone is about to tell an important story or message.

Numbers 24:15: And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse suggests that God reveals his secrets through his prophets, whereas Numbers 24:15 portrays Balaam speaking his message independently.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:18-19

These verses emphasize that God puts His words in the prophet's mouth, while Numbers 24:15 depicts Balaam seeing visions with his eyes open.

Deuteronomy 18:18-19: I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:3

This verse warns against false prophets who prophesy out of their own heart, contrasting with Numbers 24:15 where Balaam declares he hears the words of God.

Ezekiel 13:3: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! [follow: Heb. walk after] [and...: or, and things which they have not seen]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

This verse advises against listening to prophets who speak visions from their own heart, unlike Numbers 24:15 where Balaam receives visions from God.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
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