Contradiction with Exodus 21:12
This verse contradicts Numbers 35:11 by prescribing that anyone who smites a person, leading to death, shall surely be put to death, whereas Numbers 35:11 provides refuge for those who have accidentally killed someone.
Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:11-12
These verses emphasize not providing refuge to a murderer with malicious intent, contrasting with Numbers 35:11 which is focused on cities of refuge for unintentional killers.
Deuteronomy 19:11-12: But if any man hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he die, and fleeth into one of these cities: [mortally: Heb. in life]
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:17
This verse dictates that anyone who kills a person shall surely be put to death, which contradicts the provision of refuge for unintentional killing in Numbers 35:11.
Leviticus 24:17: And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. [killeth...: Heb. smiteth the life of a man]
Paradox #1
Numbers 35:11 talks about setting up cities of refuge. A potential inconsistency or conflict might arise with other passages that discuss justice and punishment, like the concept of "an eye for an eye" seen in other parts of the Bible. The idea of having a place to escape might seem to contradict the strict justice rules mentioned elsewhere.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict with Numbers 35:11 could arise from the concept of providing sanctuary for someone who has committed unintentional harm, which might seem to some as allowing a person to escape the consequences of their actions. This could be seen as conflicting with the idea of justice or accountability for one's actions, as it provides protection without standard judicial proceedings.