Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the five men saw that the people of Laish lived peacefully and without worry, like the Zidonians. They didn't have anyone to tell them what to do and were far away from other people.

Judges 18:7: Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that [were] therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and [there was] no magistrate in the land, that might put [them] to shame in [any] thing; and they [were] far from the Zidonians, and had no business with [any] man. [Laish: also called, Leshem] [magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trusting in the Lord, which contrasts with the self-reliance and lack of consultation with God seen in Judges 18:7.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25-27

These verses advise against worrying about safety, contradicting the tribe of Dan's concern for security expressed in Judges 18:7.

Matthew 6:25-27: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Psalm 37:3

This verse suggests trusting and doing good to ensure safety, contrasting with the Danites' belief in safety derived from vulnerable neighbors as in Judges 18:7.

Psalm 37:3: Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. [verily: Heb. in truth, or, stableness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

It teaches not to fear due to God's presence, which contradicts the fear of vulnerability exhibited by the Danites in Judges 18:7.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse implies that if God is with us, no one can be against us, contrasting with the Danites' focus on weak neighbors for a sense of safety in Judges 18:7.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5-6

Encourages contentment and reliance on God's help, which contradicts the self-reliant actions of the Danites seeking their own security in Judges 18:7.

Hebrews 13:5-6: [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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might come from the description of the city, as it is said to be inhabited by a people who were secure and unsuspecting, and lacking in any protective alliances. This characterization could conflict with other historical or archaeological evidence about the city, its defenses, or its connections with neighboring peoples during that time period.

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