Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 30:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 30:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 30:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a wife makes a promise to God but her husband says no to it when he hears about it, then that promise doesn't count, and God will forgive her for not keeping it. This shows that God listens and understands when someone can't keep a promise because of their family.

Numbers 30:12: But if her husband hath utterly made them void on the day he heard [them; then] whatsoever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand: her husband hath made them void; and the LORD shall forgive her.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality, stating there is neither male nor female in Christ, which contradicts the hierarchical decision-making authority suggested in Numbers 30:12.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Jesus encourages straightforward honesty without the need for vows or oaths, which contrasts with the conditional nullification of vows described in Numbers 30:12.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises against making vows, suggesting simplicity in speech, contrasting with the system of vows and annulment in Numbers 30:12.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

Asserts the unwavering fulfillment of God's word, which could be seen as contradicting the annulment of vows permitted in Numbers 30:12.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

Paradox #1

The potential doctrinal conflict might arise from differing views on the roles and authority within family dynamics, as the verse can be seen to support a hierarchical structure where a husband's authority can override a wife's vow. This could conflict with modern views on gender equality and mutual decision-making in partnerships.

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