Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 30:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 30:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 30:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a young girl makes a promise to God while she still lives with her dad, it means she is making a special agreement with God. Her dad can help decide if she should keep the promise because she is still young and living at home.

Numbers 30:3: If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, [being] in her father's house in her youth;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be simply 'Yes' or 'No,' suggesting an emphasis on straightforward truth-telling rather than making vows, which contradicts with the practice of making vows and oaths as discussed in Numbers 30:3.

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

This verse instructs not to swear by anything, either in heaven or on earth, to avoid falling into condemnation, contrasting with the allowance for vows in Numbers 30:3.

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 5:4-5

These verses warn that it is better not to vow than to vow and not fulfill it, implying a cautious approach to vows that could contradict the prescriptive nature of fulfilling vows in Numbers 30:3.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5: When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:33-34

Jesus teaches not to swear at all, neither by heaven nor by earth, which can be seen as a contradiction to the practice of swearing oaths as outlined in Numbers 30:3.

Matthew 5:33-34: Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.