Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 31:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 31:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 31:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he followed God's instructions by taking a small part from what the Israelites received and gave it to the Levites. The Levites were the helpers who took care of God's special tent, called the tabernacle.

Numbers 31:47: Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, [both] of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands not to kill, while Numbers 31:47 involves dividing spoil from a battle, implying killing occurred.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the act of taking spoils of war from them.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace rather than dividing spoils of war as in Numbers 31:47.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 4:1

This verse highlights the source of conflicts and fighting as being contrary to godliness, while Numbers 31:47 is a result of warfare.

James 4:1: 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]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking revenge, but Numbers 31:47 involves taking spoils, which can be seen as an act of revenge.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the context of dividing spoils of war, which includes people. This raises issues about the moral implications of treating people as property or commodities, which conflicts with modern views on human rights and dignity.

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