Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the travelers went to a town called Gibeah and sat in the street because nobody invited them to stay in their home. This was unusual because, back then, people usually welcomed strangers and gave them a place to stay.

Judges 19:15: And they turned aside thither, to go in [and] to lodge in Gibeah: and when he went in, he sat him down in a street of the city: for [there was] no man that took them into his house to lodging.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

This verse, the "Golden Rule," encourages treating others as you would like to be treated, contrasting with the lack of hospitality shown in Judges 19:15.

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.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

This verse advocates for showing hospitality to strangers, contrary to the lack of hospitality experienced in Judges 19:15.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:13

This verse encourages distributing to the needs of the saints and being hospitable, which contrasts with the inhospitable reception in Judges 19:15.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:9

This verse instructs believers to offer hospitality to one another without grumbling, in contrast to the situation in Judges 19:15.

1 Peter 4:9: Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:34

This verse commands welcoming and loving the stranger as oneself, which contradicts the inhospitable behavior shown in Judges 19:15.

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 James 2:15-16

These verses highlight the importance of providing for those in need, contrasting with the neglect shown in Judges 19:15.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with Genesis 18:1-5

These verses show Abraham offering hospitality to strangers, contrasting with the lack of hospitality in Judges 19:15.

Genesis 18:1-5: And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; [plain: Heb. plains]

Contradiction with Luke 10:33-34

The Samaritan shows compassion and takes care of the injured man, contrasting with the neglect experienced in Judges 19:15.

Luke 10:33-34: But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion [on him],
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