Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Matthew 5:37 emphasizes saying 'yes' or 'no' honestly without additional vows, contrasting with Numbers 30:14, which pertains to confirming vows through silence.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:5
This verse advises not to make vows rather than make and not fulfill them, highlighting a caution against vow-making that differs from the affirmation or release by silence in Numbers 30:14.
Ecclesiastes 5:5: Better [is it] that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Contradiction with James 5:12
James 5:12 advises against swearing oaths entirely, which conflicts with the acceptance of vows described in Numbers 30:14 through the silence of a husband.
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 Matthew 23:16-22
These verses criticize the practice and loopholes in making vows, conflicting with the validation of vows by silence depicted in Numbers 30:14.
Matthew 23:16-22: Woe unto you, [ye] blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!
Paradox #1
The possible theological conflict with Numbers 30:14 could be related to the differing views on gender roles and authority within marriage. This verse implies that a husband has authority over his wife's vows, which may be seen as inconsistent with contemporary beliefs about equality between spouses. Some people might find this representation of authority and submission problematic in light of modern understandings of gender equality.
Paradox #2
Moral contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea that a husband's silence is taken as consent for his wife's vows or obligations. This could be seen as inconsistent with the principle of individual autonomy, where each person is fully responsible for their own commitments, regardless of their partner's approval or disapproval.