Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
God's unchangeable nature in fulfilling promises contradicts the fear of death expressed in Judges 13:23.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Assurance of God's presence and not being forsaken contradicts the implied doubt or fear in Judges 13:23.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11
God's word accomplishing its purpose contradicts the fear of destruction or harm in Judges 13:23.
Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
Fear of those who can kill the body but not the soul contradicts the reassurance of life in Judges 13:23.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Spirit of power and a sound mind contradicts the fear of perishing in Judges 13:23.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
Promise of never leaving nor forsaking contradicts the implication of abandonment in Judges 13:23.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with James 1:6
Encouragement to have unwavering faith contradicts any doubt implied in Judges 13:23.
James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Paradox #1
The verse in question claims reassurance or confidence that God intends well and will not harm the speaker. A potential doctrinal inconsistency could arise when compared to other passages where God's actions or commands appear to involve harm or destruction, raising questions about God's intentions or nature. This can lead to debates about the consistency of God's character as portrayed in the Bible.