Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 17:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 17:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 17:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, a man told his mom that he took her silver and she forgave him, wishing for God to bless him instead. This story shows how important it is to be honest and forgiving.

Judges 17:2: And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundred [shekels] of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou cursedst, and spakest of also in mine ears, behold, the silver [is] with me; I took it. And his mother said, Blessed [be thou] of the LORD, my son.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands not to steal, while Judges 17:2 involves a theft that was initially hidden.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

This verse instructs not to deal falsely or lie, contrasting with the hidden theft and later confession in Judges 17:2.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse suggests that concealing sins does not lead to prosperity, whereas Judges 17:2 involves initially hiding and later confessing a theft.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Luke 12:2-3

This verse implies all hidden things will be revealed, similar to the confession in Judges 17:2 but emphasizing transparency from the start.

Luke 12:2-3: For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:28

Encourages those who have stolen to steal no more and instead labor honestly, in contrast to the initial act of theft in Judges 17:2.

Ephesians 4:28: Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. [to give: or, to distribute]

Paradox #1

The potential inconsistency in Judges 17:2 could involve the cultural and religious practices regarding idol worship and the use of dedicated silver for non-religious purposes. In this context, the actions described may not align with the broader commandments against idol worship found elsewhere in the Bible.

Paradox #2

Judges 17:2 involves a mother blessing her son after he returns stolen silver to her. The contradiction here could be seen in how she responds positively to an act that corrected a wrongdoing, instead of addressing the wrongdoing itself. It raises questions about whether the initial act of theft is being downplayed, as the focus is more on the restitution rather than the accountability for the theft.

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