Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Judges 11:38 involves making a vow that leads to potential harm, while Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill."
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Judges 11:38 involves binding promises, whereas Matthew 5:37 advises to simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.'
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10
Judges 11:38 could imply a vow involving sacrifice, conflicting with Deuteronomy 18:10, which prohibits child sacrifice.
Deuteronomy 18:10: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Psalms 15:4
This Psalm praises those who "swear to their own hurt and change not," which can both support keeping vows like in Judges 11:38, yet implicitly warns about making harmful vows.
Psalms 15:4: In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. [He that] sweareth to [his own] hurt, and changeth not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:25
Judges 11:38 concerns a hasty vow, while Proverbs 20:25 warns about making rash vows.
Proverbs 20:25: [It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4
Judges 11:38 supports fulfilling vows, but Ecclesiastes 5:4 encourages prompt fulfillment lest it becomes sin.
Ecclesiastes 5:4: 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.
Contradiction with Leviticus 27:28-29
Judges 11:38 hints at dedicated offerings, but Leviticus suggests irrevocable dedication, separate from personal vows.
Leviticus 27:28-29: Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto the LORD of all that he hath, [both] of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing [is] most holy unto the LORD.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Judges 11:38 could be the issue of making a vow that leads to harm or the sacrifice of a loved one. It raises questions about the morality of making and keeping promises that have negative or tragic outcomes, especially when those vows involve other people's lives.