Contradiction with John 8:7
This verse emphasizes forgiveness and the absence of judgement, contradicting the ceremonial judgement and potential punishment associated with Numbers 5:25.
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 Matthew 7:1
The call to not judge others conflicts with the ritual judgment executed in Numbers 5:25.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with James 4:12
This verse speaks to God as the only lawgiver and judge, contrasting the human-administered judgment in Numbers 5:25.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Romans 14:4
It argues against judging another's servant, highlighting the contradiction with the priestly judgment in Numbers 5:25.
Romans 14:4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Proclaims equality in Christ, conflicting with the discriminatory implications in the ritual of Numbers 5:25.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Declares God as love, contrasted by the ritualistic and punitive tone present in Numbers 5:25.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be that the verse involves a ritual that some may view as unfair or unjust towards women, as it places a burden of proof and potential punishment on a woman in a situation of suspected infidelity. This may conflict with modern views on justice, equality, and the treatment of individuals.