Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 30:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 30:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 30:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if a woman who is a widow or divorced makes a promise, she must keep it and it's like making a promise to God. This means she should be careful and sure about her promises because they are important.

Numbers 30:9: But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality among believers, which contradicts Numbers 30:9 by suggesting that there is no distinction between men and women in spiritual matters.

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 1 Peter 3:7

This verse encourages husbands to honor their wives as equals, implying women's voices should be respected, potentially contradicting the authority dynamics in Numbers 30:9.

1 Peter 3:7: Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Contradiction with John 8:7

This verse underscores the idea of sinlessness must casting the first stone, indirectly supporting individual accountability, challenging the notion of male authority over female vows in Numbers 30:9.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with Acts 2:17-18

This verse speaks of both men and women prophesying, suggesting equality in spiritual matters, which contrasts with the implications of male authority over female vows in Numbers 30:9.

Acts 2:17-18: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Contradiction with Genesis 1:27

This verse states that both male and female were created in the image of God, suggesting an inherent equality that might conflict with the idea of male authority seen in Numbers 30:9.

Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Paradox #1

Numbers 30:9 implies that widows or divorced women are responsible for any vows they make, unlike married women whose vows could be overruled by their husbands. This might be seen as inconsistent with the idea of equality between men and women, as it suggests women in certain marital statuses have less autonomy over their commitments depending on their husband's authority. This could be viewed as conflicting with some interpretations of gender equality in spiritual or moral responsibility.

Paradox #2

This verse might be seen as morally inconsistent because it treats men and women differently in terms of making vows. It allows women to have their vows overridden by male authority, which could be seen as unequal or unfair treatment based on gender.

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