Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God says that the Kenite people will disappear when a big and strong group called Asshur takes them away. This means something not-so-good is going to happen to the Kenite people in the future.

Numbers 24:22: Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive. [the Kenite: Heb. Kain] [until...: or, how long shall it be ere Asshur carry thee away captive]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

Numbers 24:22 predicts the destruction of the Kenites, while Proverbs 3:33 suggests blessings upon a righteous household.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Numbers 24:22 foretells destruction, whereas Matthew 5:44 promotes love for enemies and blessings upon them.

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 James 3:17

Numbers 24:22 speaks of downfall and peril, yet James 3:17 describes the wisdom from above as peaceful and gentle.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Numbers 24:22 implies defeat for Kenites, while Isaiah 54:17 assures protection and no weapon prospering against God's followers.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Numbers 24:22 predicts destruction, yet Jeremiah 29:11 provides a promise of hope and a future.

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 Psalm 37:11

Numbers 24:22 anticipates calamity, while Psalm 37:11 speaks of the meek inheriting the earth and living in peace.

Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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