Contradiction with John 8:7
This verse emphasizes mercy and forgiveness, which contrasts with the call for action and retribution in Judges 19:30.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
These verses teach turning the other cheek and avoiding retaliation, contradicting the rallying cry for justice and action in Judges 19:30.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Paradox #1
Judges 19:30 might raise contradictions because it describes a shocking and violent event meant to rally the Israelites, which contrasts with the moral teachings against violence and the value of human life found elsewhere in the Bible. This could create tension between the narrative and the ethical teachings in the scripture.