Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 31:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 31:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 31:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, God gave Moses special rules for the soldiers to follow after a battle, and Eleazar the priest was reminding them of these rules. This was to make sure they did what God wanted.

Numbers 31:21: And Eleazar the priest said unto the men of war which went to the battle, This [is] the ordinance of the law which the LORD commanded Moses;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contrasts with Numbers 31's context involving warfare and killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," which contradicts the actions taken during the conquests 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

Here it says "do good to them which hate you," conflicting with the destruction and plundering involved 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 Romans 12:17

Advises to "recompense to no man evil for evil," differing from the retaliation seen in Numbers 31.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Encourages to "give him bread to eat" if your enemy is hungry, opposing the treatment of enemies 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 Matthew 26:52

Suggests that "they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," highlighting a different ethic compared to Numbers 31's commands.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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