Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this means that a person listened to God's words and saw a special picture from God, even though they were in a sleepy state but still awake. It's like having a very clear dream that God shows you while you are still kind of awake.

Numbers 24:4: He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling [into a trance], but having his eyes open:

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

Contradicts Numbers 24:4 by suggesting that God speaks to prophets through visions and dreams, whereas Numbers 24:4 implies direct communication.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:11

It states that God spoke to Moses "face to face," which contrasts with the implied manner of vision in Numbers 24:4.

Exodus 33:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Claims no one has seen God at any time, contradicting the implication of a direct vision in Numbers 24:4.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

States that God dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen, contradicting the vision described in Numbers 24:4.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.
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