Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 5:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 5:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 5:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the verse means that the priest will bring the woman to a special place to stand in front of God, so God can help decide what is true. This is a way to solve a problem and find out what really happened.

Numbers 5:16: And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD:

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:
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