Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
While Judges 10:15 describes Israelites admitting sin and seeking deliverance, 1 John 1:9 emphasizes that confessing sins leads to forgiveness and cleansing, suggesting an assurance of God's response which is not apparent in Judges 10:15.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Judges 10:15 shows Israel seeking relief from sin's consequences, while Romans 8:1 declares there is no condemnation for those in Christ, implying freedom from ongoing guilt not reflected in Judges.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
Here, the wicked turning from sin will live, implying immediate divine response, but Judges 10:15 does not assure immediate relief or deliverance upon confession.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Suggests that sin separates from God despite confession, potentially contradicting the expectation of judges in 10:15 for God to save them if they only acknowledge and forsake their sin.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13
Implies prosperity for confessing and forsaking sin, while Judges 10:15 remains uncertain about immediate relief or prosperity despite confession and repentance.
Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction with Judges 10:15 might relate to the idea of repentance and God's response. In some parts of the Bible, God is portrayed as forgiving and merciful when people repent. However, in this context, despite the Israelites admitting their sin and seeking forgiveness, there is a delay in God's immediate response. This could seem inconsistent with the portrayal of an always forgiving and merciful God.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Judges 10:15 could be seen in the way the Israelites repeatedly turn away from God, face consequences, and then ask for mercy and salvation. This raises the inconsistency where they repeatedly promise to serve God but continue to fall into the same cycle of sinning. It questions the sincerity of their repentance and whether they genuinely change their actions or simply seek help in times of trouble.