Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Judges 12:6 involves killing based on dialect, this verse teaches to love and bless one's enemies.
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 James 3:9-10
These verses emphasize blessing others and not cursing, even using the tongue, which contradicts the violent outcome of a speech test in Judges 12:6.
James 3:9-10: Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Encourages peace with all men, contrasting the conflict and violence depicted in Judges 12:6.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
Advocates for a soft answer to turn away wrath, rather than responding with violence as in Judges 12:6.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" stands against the slaying that occurs in Judges 12:6.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Paradox #1
The historical conflict in this context involves the pronunciation test used to identify people of a different group. This raises questions about how language differences appeared and whether such linguistic variances would be recognized uniformly across tribes in that period. Additionally, it is unlikely for a single word to consistently differentiate people across an entire region based on the historical and cultural understanding of the period.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in that verse could be seen in the focus on language or pronunciation as a reason for violence. It raises questions about justice and fairness, as punishing people based on their way of speaking rather than their actions or character can seem arbitrary and unjust.