How would you handle this bible contradiction?

[JackQ]

2 Peter 1:21 (King James Version)
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

Holy men of God vs Balaam?

“Holy” means set apart for God. It is not a synonym for “righteous.” Balaam was set apart in that he was a prophet. Clearly, however, he was not righteous.

 

[DaveBj]

if you can “figure” out what I said, then it was said clealy enough.

Only because I’m used to reading stuff from people who don’t write clearly.

“Holy” means set apart for God. It is not a synonym for “righteous.” Balaam was set apart in that he was a prophet. Clearly, however, he was not righteous.

Very good point. The words for “holy” and “righteous” are different in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin (except when they use sanctus in both meanings).

DaveBj