Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Jephthah was upset with a group of people because he and his friends were in big trouble and needed help, but nobody came to save them. He felt they didn't care enough to come to their rescue when they were being attacked by the bad guys.

Judges 12:2: And Jephthah said unto them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon; and when I called you, ye delivered me not out of their hands.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:8

While Judges 12:2 involves quick action without delay, Proverbs advises against hasty decisions.

Proverbs 25:8: Go not forth hastily to strive, lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 12:2 depicts conflict, while Matthew promotes peacemaking.

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

Contradiction with James 1:19

Judges 12:2 involves quick response to confrontation, but James advises being slow to anger.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Judges 12:2 could relate to the idea of fighting among people who are supposed to be allies. This verse highlights a conflict and might seem contradictory to the general biblical teachings of unity and peace among God's people. The inconsistency lies in the internal strife and lack of cooperation.

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