Contradiction with Exodus 21:12
This verse states that anyone who strikes a man and kills him shall be put to death, contradicting the acceptance of human sacrifice in Judges 11:29.
Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:31
God forbids human sacrifices, declaring them abominable, contradicting the act associated with the Spirit of the Lord in Judges 11:29.
Deuteronomy 12:31: Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. [to the: Heb. of the]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Advises to turn the other cheek instead of seeking vengeance, contradicting Judges 11:29, where the Spirit of the Lord empowers Jephthah for battle.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
God states He takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, contradicting the implication of divine approval of Jephthah's vow and its outcome.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, contrasting with the outcome of divine empowerment in Judges 11:29 leading to human sacrifice.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be related to the story of Jephthah, who vows to sacrifice whatever comes out of his house if he wins the battle. The moral conflict arises from the idea of making a vow that leads to harm, suggesting a tension between fulfilling promises to God and the ethics of human sacrifice, which is generally viewed as morally wrong.