Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 10:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 10:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 10:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the Israelites did bad things by choosing to worship fake gods instead of obeying and loving the one true God who took care of them. They turned away from God and forgot about all the good things He had done for them.

Judges 10:6: And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that there should be no other gods before the Lord, whereas Judges 10:6 states that the Israelites served other gods.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:13

This verse warns against mentioning the names of other gods, while Judges 10:6 describes the Israelites serving multiple foreign gods.

Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

This verse forbids following other gods, but Judges 10:6 indicates that the Israelites did so.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:4

This verse warns that serving other gods will lead to God’s anger, in contrast to Judges 10:6 where the Israelites serve other gods.

Deuteronomy 7:4: For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.

Contradiction with Joshua 23:16

This verse states that transgressing God's covenant and serving other gods will lead to God's anger, which contradicts Israelites' actions in Judges 10:6.

Joshua 23:16: When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.

Paradox #1

In Judges 10:6, the Israelites repeatedly turn away from God to worship other deities, despite earlier commitments to worship only Yahweh. The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict here might be seen in the pattern of repeated unfaithfulness and divine punishment, which raises questions about the effectiveness of divine intervention and the nature of free will and forgiveness in the relationship between God and His people.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in Judges 10:6 could be seen in the repeated cycle of the Israelites turning away from their faith by worshipping other gods, despite previous consequences or teachings against such actions. This repetition could be viewed as inconsistent with their supposed commitment to their faith, demonstrating a conflict between proclaimed beliefs and actions.

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