Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses prohibit making graven images or idols, which contradicts Micah's making of a graven image in Judges 17:3.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 27:15
This verse curses anyone who makes a graven or molten image, contradicting the act of making one in Judges 17:3.
Deuteronomy 27:15: Cursed [be] the man that maketh [any] graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth [it] in [a] secret [place]. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:4
This verse warns against turning to idols, which conflicts with the making of a graven image as described in Judges 17:3.
Leviticus 19:4: Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I [am] the LORD your God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
God declares He will not give His glory to idols, contradicting the idea of idol creation or worship suggested in Judges 17:3.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Psalm 115:4-8
These verses describe the futility of making and trusting idols, which opposes the action of creating a graven image in Judges 17:3.
Psalm 115:4-8: Their idols [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:18-19
These verses question the value of a graven image and pronounce woes on their makers, which contrasts with the creation of one in Judges 17:3.
Habakkuk 2:18-19: What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? [maker of...: Heb. fashioner of his fashion]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Judges 17:3 could relate to the use of silver to make idols, which conflicts with other biblical teachings against idolatry. The Bible consistently warns against making and worshiping idols, so using silver for this purpose could be seen as inconsistent with those teachings.
Paradox #2
Judges 17:3 involves using melted silver to make an idol, which conflicts with the commandment against idolatry in the Bible. This creates a contradiction because making idols is considered wrong, yet the verse describes doing just that.