Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Numbers 25:5 by advocating love and prayer for enemies instead of executing judgment.
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 Ezekiel 33:11
Contradicts Numbers 25:5 by stating that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires their repentance.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Contradicts Numbers 25:5 by teaching that vengeance belongs to God, not humans.
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 Matthew 7:1
Contradicts Numbers 25:5 by instructing not to judge others to avoid being judged ourselves.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Contradicts Numbers 25:5 by illustrating Jesus's teaching on mercy and refraining from casting stones.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Paradox #1
Numbers 25:5 involves an instruction to deal with individuals in the community who have sinned. A potential doctrinal conflict might arise with the New Testament's teachings on forgiveness, compassion, and redemption, such as those found in the teachings of Jesus about loving your enemies and forgiving others. There might appear to be a tension between the Old Testament's emphasis on following strict laws and the New Testament's focus on grace and mercy.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this context could be seen in the tension between the commanded judgment and the broader ethical teachings of forgiveness and compassion found elsewhere in religious texts. This action might conflict with later teachings about mercy and love towards others.