Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 31:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 31:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 31:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Numbers, Moses was very angry with the leaders of the army when they came back from fighting. He was upset because they didn't do what God had asked them to do during the battle.

Numbers 31:14: And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, [with] the captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, which came from the battle. [battle: Heb. host of war]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contrasting with the violent actions commanded against the Midianites in Numbers 31.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:17

It repeats the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," presenting a contradiction with the military actions in Numbers 31:14.

Deuteronomy 5:17: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus' teaching to "love your enemies" contradicts the hostile actions described in Numbers 31.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse advises to "do good to them which hate you," conflicting with the instructions for vengeance in Numbers 31.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding and giving drink to your enemies, which contrasts with the destruction commanded in Numbers 31.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Avenge not yourselves" stands in opposition to the retaliatory actions ordered in Numbers 31.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

Speaks against wars and fighting, which conflicts with the command to engage in battle against the Midianites.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in that verse may arise from the context of violence and treatment of captives in warfare, which can be at odds with modern ethical views on compassion and humane treatment.

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