Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
This verse commands love for one's neighbor, which contradicts the trial of jealousy in Numbers 5:16 that involves suspicion and accusation.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse advises not to judge, whereas Numbers 5:16 involves judging a potentially unfaithful wife.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with James 4:11
This verse warns against speaking evil of one another, contrasting with the accusatory nature of the ritual in Numbers 5:16.
James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Contradiction with John 8:7
This verse teaches that only those without sin should cast stones, contradicting the communal judgment process in Numbers 5:16.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Romans 14:13
This verse encourages not to judge others, which conflicts with the jealousy test in Numbers 5:16.
Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
These verses highlight that love is patient and keeps no record of wrongs, contrasting with the suspicious context of Numbers 5:16.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Romans 12:17-18
These verses advocate living peaceably and not repaying evil for evil, contrasting the distrust implicit in Numbers 5:16.
Romans 12:17-18: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:1
This verse suggests gently correcting a wrongdoer, differing from the accusatory trial of Numbers 5:16.
Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:7
This verse emphasizes mercy, standing in contrast to the punitive measures outlined in Numbers 5:16.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with Luke 6:37
This verse advises forgiveness and not condemnation, which conflicts with the judgment process in Numbers 5:16.
Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: