Bible Study 84: Contradictory Bible Verses 5 (Exodus 32:14 And Numbers 23:19)

These verses appear contradictory to those who have not red the whole chapter of Exodus 32 and Numbers 23. Actually, the verses tell us that it is our human infidelity that makes Yahuwah appear inconsistent. Yahuwah can appear inconsistent too because of his merciful nature forgiving those who repent with all there heart, mind, soul and strength.

Now let us take a closer look at the contradiction of the two verses in question.

Exodus 32:14 So the LORD Yahuwah changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had threatened to bring on his people.

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Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?

Always remember this. Yahuwah freed the slaves from Egypt for all the world to see that no might on earth can resist His will. Yahuwah intended to show the world how He could raise the greatest and wealthiest kingdom out of slaves. He was about to change His mind by destroying the slaves in the desert because of their rebellion. However, Moses was able to persuade Yahuwah to be patient with His people. That is what Exodus 32:14 is all about. If you look at it as inconsistency, that is not the way to look at it. Yahuwah makes it clear that His will remains and prevails.

The same is true in Numbers 32:13. The words in this verse are for Balak and Balaam who treated Yahuwah like a human or a child. They thought that by making oferings and sacrifices, they could turn Yahuwah against Israel, who at the time did not disobery His will. So, as I said, Yahuwah does not change as far as His will is concerned.

In our time, we should not make a mistake of thinking that we can forget about His commandments and statutes as long as we say we believe that His Son died for our sins.