Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 31:46

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 31:46 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 31:46. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, this verse talks about the number of people who were counted after a battle. It shows how many people were taken by the Israelites at that time.

Numbers 31:46: And sixteen thousand persons;)

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the act of warfare and killing described in Numbers 31.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" conflicts with the destruction of enemies detailed 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 Romans 12:17

"Recompense to no man evil for evil" opposes the retaliatory actions 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

"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat" contrasts 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 7:12

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them" contradicts the treatment of captives in Numbers 31.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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