Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the idea of making a covenant of peace following Phinehas's act of violence.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers" contradicts rewarding a violent act with a covenant of peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
"Avenge not yourselves" contradicts the approval and reward of Phinehas's zealous act.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
"When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him" contrasts with a violent action leading to peace.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with James 1:20
"For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God" contradicts the idea that wrathful violence leads to a divine covenant of peace.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
Numbers 25:12 involves a covenant of peace given to Phinehas for his zealous action against immorality. The potential contradiction or conflict here might be the idea of receiving a reward for a violent act. This can be seen as conflicting with other biblical teachings that emphasize peace, forgiveness, and love over violence. Some might find it inconsistent with the broader message of compassion and mercy.