Contradiction with Matthew 5:34
Jesus teaches not to swear at all, contradicting the command to fulfill oaths in Numbers 30:2.
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
Advises not to swear by any oath, contradicting the instruction to keep oaths in Numbers 30:2.
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 Ecclesiastes 5:5
Suggests it is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it, which contrasts with the expectation in Numbers 30:2 to keep vows.
Ecclesiastes 5:5: Better [is it] that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Paradox #1
Numbers 30:2 discusses the importance of keeping one's vows to God. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this with teachings on God's grace and forgiveness in the New Testament. While Numbers emphasizes strict adherence to vows, the New Testament highlights forgiveness even when promises are broken. This could create tension between the demand for strict adherence to vows and the concept of grace.
Paradox #2
Numbers 30:2 talks about keeping promises or vows to God. A potential contradiction or conflict is with the idea of forgiveness and grace in Christianity, which suggests that people can be forgiven even if they fail to keep promises. Another inconsistency could be with situations where fulfilling a vow might cause harm or conflict with other moral teachings.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be the emphasis on keeping vows or promises, which might conflict with other biblical teachings about forgiveness and second chances. In situations where keeping a promise could lead to harm or go against other moral values, strict adherence to vows might seem inconsistent with principles of compassion and mercy found elsewhere in the Bible.