Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the people from the tribe of Dan asked Micah why he was upset and came with a group of people. They wanted to know what was wrong and why he had gathered a crowd.

Judges 18:23: And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company? [comest...: Heb. art gathered together?]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Contradicts Judges 18:23 as it commands "Thou shalt not steal," whereas the Danites in Judges 18 took what was not theirs, which led to the confrontation in verse 23.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

Contradicts Judges 18:23 by stating the Golden Rule: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them," which contradicts the behavior of the Danites who ignored this ethical conduct.

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 12:17

Contradicts Judges 18:23 by advising, "Recompense to no man evil for evil," suggesting a peaceful resolution rather than a confrontational approach as seen in Judges 18:23.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Contradicts Judges 18:23 with, "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger," opposing the confrontation method seen in Judges 18:23.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

Contradicts Judges 18:23 by emphasizing, "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise," which stands in contrast to the aggressive actions leading to the confrontation in Judges 18:23.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
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