Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 11:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 11:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the elders of Gilead told Jephthah that God is watching to make sure they keep their promise to him. They wanted to show that they were serious about doing what they said.

Judges 11:10: And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, The LORD be witness between us, if we do not so according to thy words. [witness...: Heb. the hearer between us]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34

This verse contradicts Judges 11:10 by instructing to "swear not at all," whereas Judges 11:10 depicts people agreeing to an oath before God.

Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse advises against making oaths, in contrast to Judges 11:10, where the Israelites swear an oath.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

These verses warn about making vows hastily, unlike Judges 11:10, where an oath is quickly sworn by the people.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5: When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
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