Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 25:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 25:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 25:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, this story shows how God wanted His people to stay away from bad influences that could lead them away from Him. The woman named Cozbi was part of a group that tried to make God's people do wrong things, and this part of the story teaches the importance of choosing the right friends.

Numbers 25:15: And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain [was] Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he [was] head over a people, [and] of a chief house in Midian.

Contradiction with Numbers 31:15-16

Numbers 31:15-16 depicts the leaders commanding the Israelites to spare the women, which contradicts the outcome of Numbers 25:15 where the leaders don't oppose repercussions on women involved in the transgression.

Numbers 31:15-16: And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16

In Numbers 25:15, specific Midianites are mentioned by name and spared in certain contexts, whereas Deuteronomy 20:16 commands that all inhabitants in the enemy cities be utterly destroyed, suggesting a different approach to dealing with enemies.

Deuteronomy 20:16: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Numbers 25:15 involves conflict and punishment of the Midianites, while Matthew 5:44 urges to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, promoting reconciliation rather than punishment.

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 Numbers 25:17-18

Immediately after Numbers 25:15, these verses command vengeance on the Midianites, contrasting the seemingly peaceful reference in Numbers 25:15 to an individual of a Midianite leader.

Numbers 25:17-18: Vex the Midianites, and smite them:
← Numbers 25:14
Share
Numbers 25:16 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.