Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows an old man noticing a traveler in the city and asking him where he is going and where he came from. It teaches us about kindness and being curious about helping people who might need a place to stay.

Judges 19:17: And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in the street of the city: and the old man said, Whither goest thou? and whence comest thou?

Contradiction with Exodus 22:21

This verse commands Israel not to mistreat or oppress strangers, whereas Judges 19:17 depicts a Levite looking for lodging without mention of this principle, leading to mistreatment.

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

This verse instructs to love the stranger as oneself, which contrasts with the lack of hospitality the Levite faces in Judges 19:17.

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

This verse commands love for the stranger because Israel was once strangers in Egypt, contrasting with the indifferent treatment the traveler receives in Judges 19:17.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 25:35

This verse praises those who take in strangers and provide hospitality, which contrasts with the inhospitable situation faced by the traveler in Judges 19:17.

Matthew 25:35: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

This verse encourages hospitality towards strangers, unlike the initial unwelcoming attitude faced by the traveler in Judges 19:17.

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