Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse, which instructs to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, contradicts Numbers 24:9's depiction of cursing those who curse you.
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 Romans 12:14
This passage advises blessing those who persecute you, which is in contrast to Numbers 24:9 that speaks of cursing those who curse you.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with Luke 6:28
This verse encourages blessing those who curse you and praying for those who mistreat you, opposing the reciprocal curse mentioned in Numbers 24:9.
Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, differing from the notion of triumph over adversaries implied in Numbers 24:9.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
This verse advises not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult but with blessing, contradicting the retaliation concept in Numbers 24:9.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
The theological conflict in Numbers 24:9 could be seen when comparing it with themes of peace and love in the New Testament, especially teachings like "love your enemies" in the Gospels. This could be perceived as inconsistent if comparing the blessing and protection in Numbers with the message of loving and praying for those who persecute you in the New Testament.
Paradox #2
Numbers 24:9 might seem to conflict with verses that promote peace and turning the other cheek, like those found in the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. While Numbers 24:9 includes language of strength and overcoming enemies, the New Testament sometimes emphasizes forgiveness and love towards one's enemies, leading to an apparent inconsistency between Old Testament themes of divine justice and New Testament themes of mercy and forgiveness.
Paradox #3
Numbers 24:9 could be seen as morally inconsistent because it contains themes of blessing and cursing, which may conflict with more universal moral teachings about loving your enemies and not wishing harm on others. This could be seen as contradictory to the message of forgiveness and love found elsewhere in religious texts.