Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, some men went into Micah's house and took some special religious objects. The priest asked them, "What are you doing?" because he was surprised and worried about their actions.

Judges 18:18: And these went into Micah's house, and fetched the carved image, the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image. Then said the priest unto them, What do ye?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse says, "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts Judges 18:18 where the Danites take the carved image without permission.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:17

This verse commands not to covet, contradicting Judges 18:18 where the Danites covet and take the Levite's items.

Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The verse teaches the Golden Rule, contrasting with the actions in Judges 18:18 of taking what is not theirs.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Romans 13:9

It reiterates not to steal, contradicting the Danites' actions in Judges 18:18.

Romans 13:9: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if [there be] any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:10

It mentions that thieves will not inherit God's kingdom, opposing the actions taken in Judges 18:18.

1 Corinthians 6:10: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Advises not to envy violent men or choose any of their ways, contrasting Judges 18:18 where a seizure occurs.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]
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