Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 35:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 35:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 35:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, if someone hurts another person on purpose because they are angry or do something sneaky that makes the other person die, it is considered very wrong. They planned to do harm, so it is not an accident.

Numbers 35:20: But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die;

Contradiction with Exodus 21:13

Contradicts Numbers 35:20 by stating that God allows for a place of refuge if a person did not lie in wait to kill.

Exodus 21:13: And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver [him] into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:4-5

Describes a scenario where unintentional killing is given protection and refuge, contrasting the intent described in Numbers 35:20.

Deuteronomy 19:4-5: And this [is] the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past; [in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day]

Contradiction with Joshua 20:3

Offers refuge for those who kill without intent, which contrasts with the intent to kill in Numbers 35:20.

Joshua 20:3: That the slayer that killeth [any] person unawares [and] unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies, contradicting the act of hatred leading to murder in Numbers 35:20.

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 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance, contradicting the intent to harm in Numbers 35:20.

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.
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