Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people from the group called Ephraim were upset with a leader named Jephthah because he didn't ask them to help in a battle, and they threatened to burn his house down. They felt left out and wanted to be part of the action.

Judges 12:1: And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire. [gathered...: Heb. were called]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but Judges 12:1 shows Ephraimites responding with anger instead of gentleness.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, contradicting how in Judges 12:1, conflict is sought instead of peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages being slow to anger, whereas Judges 12:1 shows Ephraimites quickly expressing anger.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all men if possible, conflicting with the confrontation in Judges 12:1.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26

"Be ye angry, and sin not," contrasts with the Ephraimites' anger leading to conflict in Judges 12:1.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be seen in how the verse describes a dispute arising from not being included in a significant event. This can highlight issues of pride, jealousy, or the human tendency to react aggressively when feeling left out, which may not align with values of peace and unity emphasized elsewhere in moral teachings.

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