Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
Judges 15:2 implies taking revenge, while Matthew 5:38-39 teaches to turn the other cheek and not seek vengeance.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Judges 15:2 involves personal revenge, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers not to avenge themselves.
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 Leviticus 19:18
Judges 15:2 shows an act of vengeance, conflicting with Leviticus 19:18, which instructs not to seek revenge.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:30
Judges 15:2 reflects personal retribution, whereas Hebrews 10:30 declares that vengeance belongs to the Lord.
Hebrews 10:30: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance [belongeth] unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29
Judges 15:2 narrates retaliation, while Proverbs 24:29 advises against saying, "I will do to him as he hath done to me."
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Judges 15:2 describes vengeful action, contrary to 1 Thessalonians 5:15, which teaches to seek good for all, not vengeance.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Judges 15:2 involves seeking revenge, whereas Proverbs 20:22 instructs not to say, "I will recompense evil."
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Paradox #1
In Judges 15:2, there might be a moral inconsistency or conflict in the way personal relationships and promises are treated. There is an implication of broken trust and lack of respect for a person's autonomy concerning marriage and personal choices. This can seem contradictory to values of honesty, commitment, and respect that are often upheld in other parts of the Bible.