Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10
Prohibits child sacrifice, which contrasts with the act implied in Judges 11:39.
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 Leviticus 18:21
Forbids offering offspring to Molech, highlighting the prohibition against child sacrifices.
Leviticus 18:21: And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through [the fire] to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I [am] the LORD. [Molech: Gr. Moloch]
Contradiction with Psalm 106:37-38
Condemns the shedding of innocent blood through child sacrifice, which would oppose the completing of a vow involving a human.
Psalm 106:37-38: Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
Contradiction with Ezekiel 16:20-21
God condemns Israel for sacrificing their children, labeling it as an abomination, which contrasts with the actions in Judges 11:39.
Ezekiel 16:20-21: Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to be devoured. [Is this] of thy whoredoms a small matter, [to be...: Heb. to devour]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:31
Declares that God did not command child sacrifice, nor did it come into His heart, conflicting with fulfilling a vow requiring such an act.
Jeremiah 7:31: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which [is] in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded [them] not, neither came it into my heart. [came...: Heb. came it upon my heart]
Paradox #1
This verse may pose a contradiction because it involves a vow leading to an act viewed as morally and ethically troubling from a modern perspective. It raises questions about God's approval of human sacrifices, conflicting with the biblical teachings that generally condemn such practices.
Paradox #2
The doctrinal conflict with Judges 11:39 is related to Jephthah's vow, which led to the sacrifice of his daughter. This act seems to contradict the biblical prohibition of human sacrifice and the value placed on human life elsewhere in the Bible. It raises questions about the morality of vows and the nature of obedience to God.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency with Judges 11:39 could involve the debate over whether Jephthah actually sacrificed his daughter as a burnt offering or if she remained a virgin as a form of dedication to God. This is controversial because human sacrifice is condemned elsewhere in the Bible. This raises questions about the interpretation of the events and the moral implications within the context of biblical teachings.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in this context may relate to the practice of human sacrifice depicted in the verse. In modern times, human sacrifice is considered unethical and is not supported by scientific or moral reasoning, as it conflicts with the value placed on human life and well-being. Furthermore, the historical and archaeological evidence does not support widespread acceptance or practice of this in Israelite culture during that era.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict in this verse lies in the idea of keeping a promise to God that results in harm to an innocent person. It raises questions about whether fulfilling vows should override the moral responsibility to protect human life.