Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse tells a story about a man who was very sad because some people took his special statues and a priest that he believed gave him protection. He felt upset and confused, asking why they would ask what was wrong when they had taken away the things most important to him.

Judges 18:24: And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and ye are gone away: and what have I more? and what [is] this [that] ye say unto me, What aileth thee?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Contradicts by emphasizing the futility of earthly treasures, whereas Judges 18:24 highlights the distress over losing them.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Teaches that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions, contrasting with Judges 18:24 where material possessions are highly valued.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:7-8

Paul considers all things loss for the knowledge of Christ, unlike Judges 18:24, where material loss causes significant grievance.

Philippians 3:7-8: But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Advises to be content with what you have, contrasting with the discontent shown in Judges 18:24 over lost items.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7-8

Reminds that we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out, opposing Judges 18:24 where earthly possessions cause upset.

1 Timothy 6:7-8: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
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