Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse shows that being kind to others by taking care of them and their animals, just like the man did by offering food and a place to wash, is important. It teaches that sharing and caring for guests is a good thing to do.

Judges 19:21: So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 25:11

This verse shows Nabal refusing hospitality, contrasting the welcoming nature in Judges 19:21.

1 Samuel 25:11: Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give [it] unto men, whom I know not whence they [be]? [flesh: Heb. slaughter]

Contradiction with Luke 9:53

The Samaritans' refusal to receive Jesus contradicts the open hospitality offered in Judges 19:21.

Luke 9:53: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:17

Advises against imposing on one's neighbor, contrasting the generous hospitality shown in Judges 19:21.

Proverbs 25:17: Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and [so] hate thee. [Withdraw...: or, Let thy foot be seldom in] [weary...: Heb. full of thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Describes shaking off dust from feet if not received, contradicting the warm welcome of Judges 19:21.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with 2 John 1:10-11

Advises against receiving those who do not bring true doctrine, unlike the unconditional hospitality in Judges 19:21.

2 John 1:10-11: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:

Contradiction with Genesis 19:9

Describes the Sodomites rejecting the appeal for hospitality, opposite of Judges 19:21's welcome.

Genesis 19:9: And they said, Stand back. And they said [again], This one [fellow] came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, [even] Lot, and came near to break the door.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:9

Encourages kindness to strangers, which supports Judges 19:21, but emphasizes it amidst a context of surrounding hostility.

Exodus 23:9: Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. [heart: Heb. soul]
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