Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 11:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 11:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Jephthah wanted to talk to the king of Ammon to try and solve their problems peacefully. He sent messengers to the king to see if they could find a way to make things better without fighting.

Judges 11:14: And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by instructing to love enemies, while Judges 11:14 features Jephthah preparing for conflict with the Ammonites.

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 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with all men, contrasting the impending war context in Judges 11:14.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Stresses a soft answer turning away wrath, differing from the messages exchanged in Judges 11:14.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom as peaceable and gentle, unlike the contentious circumstances in Judges 11:14.

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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