Contradiction with Romans 14:21
It promotes avoiding wine if it causes a brother to stumble, contradicting the instruction to pour out strong wine in Numbers 28:7.
Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1
It warns that wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging, while Numbers 28:7 instructs the use of strong wine as an offering.
Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
Advises against being drunk with wine, whereas Numbers 28:7 specifies using strong wine for a drink offering.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11
Condemns those who pursue strong drink, conflicting with the directive to use strong wine in Numbers 28:7.
Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]
Paradox #1
Numbers 28:7 refers to the offering of wine to God, which might seem contradictory to teachings that warn against drunkenness or excess in the Bible. This could raise questions about promoting moderation while also including alcohol as part of worship rituals.