Contradiction with Judges 11:35
Jephthah's rash vow led to tragic consequences, suggesting the complexity and sometimes inadvisability of making unbreakable vows.
Judges 11:35: And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:5
Advises that it is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it, highlighting the risk in Numbers 30:1 of making vows lightly.
Ecclesiastes 5:5: Better [is it] that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:34
Jesus advises against swearing oaths at all, emphasizing simplicity and honesty, which contrasts with the command to honor vows in Numbers 30:1.
Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Contradiction with James 5:12
Reinforces Jesus’ teaching to avoid oaths, suggesting a contradiction in the necessity of making vows as described in Numbers 30:1.
James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.