Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 15:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 15:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 15:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the Philistines were getting ready for a fight by setting up their camp in a place called Lehi, which is in a land called Judah. They wanted to fight against Samson, who was causing them trouble.

Judges 15:9: Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Urges not to seek vengeance, contrary to the theme of seeking retaliation in Judges 15:9.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises turning the other cheek instead of seeking confrontation.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Instructs believers to leave vengeance to God, which contrasts with the approach in Judges 15:9.

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 James 1:20

Says human anger does not produce God's righteousness, differing from the response depicted in Judges 15:9.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not to repay evil with evil, which contradicts the cycle of vengeance seen around Judges 15:9.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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