Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse talks about beating swords into plowshares and nations not lifting swords against each other, promoting peace over war.
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 Matthew 5:9
This verse promotes peacemaking as a blessed activity, suggesting a preference for peace rather than engaging in war.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, contrasting with actively going to war.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
This verse, where Jesus says to put away the sword and warns that those who take the sword will perish by it, contradicts the armed readiness in Numbers 32:27.
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?
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse might be related to themes like obedience to authority or the moral implications of participating in warfare. While some might see obeying commands and fighting as a duty, others might question the morality of war and the loss of life. However, interpretations may vary, and some might see no contradiction at all.