Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 25:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 25:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 25:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us about people who tried to trick the Israelites and led them to make bad choices, which made God unhappy and caused trouble. It’s like when someone tries to get you to do something wrong, and it ends up causing problems for everyone.

Numbers 25:18: For they vex you with their wiles, wherewith they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, which was slain in the day of the plague for Peor's sake.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Numbers 25:18 speaks about enmity towards the Midianites, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute 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 12:19

Numbers 25:18 discusses vengeance against the Midianites, whereas Romans 12:19 teaches that vengeance belongs to God alone and encourages leaving room for His wrath.

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 James 1:20

Numbers 25:18 suggests anger towards the Midianites, but James 1:20 explains that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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