Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the person speaking is saying that when no one helped him, he bravely decided to fight the enemies all by himself, and God helped him win. He is asking why people are coming to fight him now, even though he did nothing wrong.

Judges 12:3: And when I saw that ye delivered [me] not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your understanding, while Judges 12:3 describes taking matters into one's own hands.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs believers not to take revenge, but leave it to God's wrath, whereas Judges 12:3 shows an instance of taking action personally.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with the confrontational approach in Judges 12:3.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

This verse emphasizes humility and trusting God to lift you up in due time, contradicting the self-reliant action in Judges 12:3.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This advises against anxiety and instructs to present requests to God, in contrast to the self-directed initiative seen in Judges 12:3.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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