Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this story shows people coming back to their friends in two towns called Zorah and Eshtaol. Their friends are curious and ask them what news they have to share.

Judges 18:8: And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What [say] ye?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 18:8 involves a reliance on human planning, while Proverbs 3:5 instructs trust in the Lord and not in one’s understanding.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 18:8 is about the preparation for conquest, which involves violence, whereas Matthew 5:44 urges love for enemies and non-violence.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 18:8 suggests taking judgment into one's own hands, while Romans 12:19 advises to leave vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Judges 18:8 involves actions that may stem from anger and force, whereas James 1:20 states the wrath of man doesn't produce God's righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Judges 18:8 involves preparing for actions that include strife, while Ephesians 4:31 instructs to put away anger, malice, and clamor.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Judges 18:8 is about gearing for conflict, opposed by Matthew 26:52 which states those who take up the sword shall perish by it.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Judges 18:8 suggests retaliatory action, while 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to return evil for evil, but to bless instead.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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