Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:11

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

According to the author of the book of Judges, Jephthah became the leader of his people because they asked him, and he talked to God about everything he wanted to say. This shows how he trusted God and wanted to make good choices with God's help.

Judges 11:11: Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse emphasizes love for enemies, which contradicts Jephthah's approach of engaging in battles and conflicts.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises not to take revenge, whereas Jephthah leads Israel into battle for vengeance.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11

This verse advocates for seeking peace and ensues it, which contrasts with Jephthah's war preparations and conflicts.

1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse indicates that the Lord shall fight for you and you shall hold your peace, contrasting Jephthah's proactive military leadership.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

This verse emphasizes living in peace with all men, contrasting Jephthah's readiness to go to war.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, differing from Jephthah's experience of conflict.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse describes wisdom as peaceable and gentle, which conflicts with Jephthah's warlike actions.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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