Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Encourages trust in the Lord, implying faith rather than a ritual for discovering hidden sins as seen in Numbers 5:30.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
Advises against judgment, contradicting the judgment for jealousy described in Numbers 5:30.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with John 8:7
Jesus’ teaching on not casting the first stone contrasts with the ritual judgment system found in Numbers 5:30.
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 James 4:12
States there is only one Lawgiver and Judge, contradicting the human-mediated judgment seen in Numbers 5:30.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Galatians 5:18
Emphasizes being led by the Spirit rather than relying on old law rituals like the one in Numbers 5:30.
Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Describes love as not being easily provoked or keeping records of wrongs, contrasting with the suspicions leading to actions in Numbers 5:30.
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]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the context of the treatment of women. It describes a ritual based on suspicion of infidelity, which might be viewed as unjust or unequal because it places women under suspicion without solid evidence while not addressing similar actions by men. This could be seen as inconsistent with principles of fairness and equality.