Contradiction with Matthew 7:12
This verse promotes doing unto others as you would have them do unto you, contradicting the violence and mistreatment in Judges 19:25.
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 Romans 13:10
This verse states that love worketh no ill to a neighbour, which contradicts the actions in Judges 19:25.
Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:25
This verse instructs husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, contradicting the lack of protection and love displayed in Judges 19:25.
Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Contradiction with Colossians 3:19
This verse commands husbands to love their wives and not be bitter against them, contradicting the treatment of the woman in Judges 19:25.
Colossians 3:19: Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:15
This verse states that whoever hates his brother is a murderer, opposing the destructive behavior in Judges 19:25.
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
These verses describe love as patient and kind, not abusive or self-seeking, contrasting with the unloving actions in Judges 19:25.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Proverbs 31:8-9
These verses command speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves, contradicting the passive and harmful actions in Judges 19:25.
Proverbs 31:8-9: Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. [such...: Heb. the sons of destruction]
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
This verse requires doing justly and loving mercy, which contradicts the unjust and merciless events in Judges 19:25.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Judges 19:25 can stem from the violent and inhumane treatment of a woman, which conflicts with the broader biblical teachings of love, compassion, and justice. This incident raises questions about the protection and dignity of individuals, contrasting with the ethical and moral values often promoted in religious texts.