Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the servant noticed it was getting late and suggested to his master that they should stop and rest for the night in the city of Jebus. He wanted them to find a safe place to sleep as the day was almost over.

Judges 19:11: [And] when they [were] by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

Contradiction with Exodus 22:21

"Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt." - Contradicts Judges 19:11 where the man avoids staying in a city of foreigners, showing a lack of hospitality to strangers.

Exodus 22:21: Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:34

"But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God." - Opposes the idea in Judges 19:11 because it emphasizes treating strangers with love and equality, unlike avoiding them.

Leviticus 19:34: [But] the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I [am] the LORD your God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:19

"Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt." - Contradicts the behavior in Judges 19:11, as it calls for loving strangers instead of avoiding them.

Deuteronomy 10:19: Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 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;" - This contradicts Judges 19:11 by teaching to love all, not just those similar to oneself.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." - This verse contradicts the selective hospitality shown in Judges 19:11 by encouraging openness to strangers.

Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Contradiction with Romans 12:13

"Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality." - Opposes the sentiment of choosing not to stay with foreigners in Judges 19:11 by encouraging hospitality generally.

Romans 12:13: Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Contradiction with Luke 6:32-34

"For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same." - Contradicts the choice in Judges 19:11 by urging love and goodness toward all, not just familiar people.

Luke 6:32-34: For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
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