Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the man in the story is looking for a safe place to stay overnight and is choosing between two towns, Gibeah and Ramah. He is talking to his servant about where they should go to rest for the night.

Judges 19:13: And he said unto his servant, Come, and let us draw near to one of these places to lodge all night, in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

Contradiction with John 13:34

While Judges 19:13 involves avoiding a city for perceived danger, John 13:34 emphasizes loving one another, including strangers.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Luke 10:27

Judges 19:13 expresses caution towards a city, whereas Luke 10:27 teaches love for your neighbor as yourself, promoting trust rather than avoidance.

Luke 10:27: And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicting the caution in Judges 19:13, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 12:20

Judges 19:13 avoids potential conflict, while Romans 12:20 encourages kindness even to enemies, suggesting proactive peace over avoidance.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

Judges 19:13 operates on caution, while Matthew 7:12 (the Golden Rule) suggests treating others how you would want to be treated, promoting engagement.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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