Contradiction with Genesis 9:3
Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things, which suggests broad permissions to consume, unlike the restrictions in Numbers 6:3.
Genesis 9:3: Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart, encouraging the consumption of wine contrary to the prohibition in Numbers 6:3.
Ecclesiastes 9:7: Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:26
And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, which promotes the enjoyment of strong drink contrary to Numbers 6:3.
Deuteronomy 14:26: And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, [desireth: Heb. asketh of thee]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities, which encourages the use of wine as opposed to abstaining from it in Numbers 6:3.
1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:15
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, suggesting the beneficial and joyful use of wine, which contradicts the restriction in Numbers 6:3.
Psalm 104:15: And wine [that] maketh glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make [his] face to shine, and bread [which] strengtheneth man's heart. [oil...: Heb. to make his face shine with oil, or, more than oil]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Numbers 6:3 could arise with the New Testament teachings where drinking wine is not explicitly prohibited. For example, Jesus turns water into wine and partakes in it at the Last Supper, suggesting a different view on the consumption of wine compared to the restriction described in this verse for those taking the Nazirite vow. This difference might be seen as inconsistent with certain Old Testament teachings.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Numbers 6:3 could arise from the restriction against drinking wine or other fermented drink, which seems to contrast with other parts of the Bible where wine is seen as a blessing or is consumed in moderation during religious practices. This could be seen as conflicting messages on the acceptability and use of alcohol.