Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
States that the Lord looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, suggesting that physical attributes like hair length are not significant.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:14-15
Implies that long hair on men is dishonorable, conflicting with the idea of the Nazirite vow requiring a man not to cut his hair.
1 Corinthians 11:14-15: Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
Contradiction with Judges 16:17
Describes Samson's strength being related to his uncut hair, but his downfall occurs due to the loss of his hair, implying a contradiction to the sacredness of the vow associated with uncut hair.
Judges 16:17: That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I [have been] a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any [other] man.
Paradox #1
The moral inconsistency in Numbers 6:5 could be the emphasis on outward appearances and rituals, such as not cutting hair, to show one's dedication to God. Some people might see a conflict here because true devotion is often considered to be a matter of the heart and actions rather than external symbols. This could lead to a contradiction where external rituals overshadow inner faith and sincerity.