Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows that the people were taking care of their families and animals by putting them in a safe place at the front, so they could protect them better. It’s like when you keep your toys or favorite things safe when you move to a new place.

Judges 18:21: So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the carriage before them.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not steal," contradicting the actions in Judges 18:21 where the Danites took what was not theirs.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The verse promotes treating others as you want to be treated, contradicting the Danites' actions of taking and oppressing others for their gain.

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 Leviticus 19:18

This verse instructs to love thy neighbor as thyself, contradicting the violent and selfish actions in Judges 18:21.

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 Romans 12:17

The verse advises recompensing no man evil for evil, contradicting the aggressive and forceful nature of the Danites' actions in Judges 18:21.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

This verse instructs not to repay wrong for wrong, contradicting the aggressive taking of goods and power in Judges 18:21.

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].
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