Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 1:7 emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, contrasting Judges 18:3 where idolatry and a departure from true worship are implied.
Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
Exodus 20:4 prohibits making idols, which contradicts the actions in Judges 18:3 where idol worship is evident.
Exodus 20:4: 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 12:30-31
These verses warn against following the practices of other nations, including idol worship, which contradicts the context of Judges 18:3.
Deuteronomy 12:30-31: Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. [by...: Heb. after them]
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9
Isaiah 44:9 discusses the futility of idol making and worship, contradicting the acceptance of idols seen in Judges 18:3.
Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:3-5
These verses describe idols as man-made and powerless, contrasting with the presence and consultation of idols as seen in Judges 18:3.
Jeremiah 10:3-5: For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. [customs...: Heb. statutes, or, ordinances are vanity]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
This New Testament verse affirms that idols are effectively nothing, opposing the implied reverence given to them in Judges 18:3.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Jesus asserts worship of God alone, conflicting with the idolatrous practices implied in Judges 18:3.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.