Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the father-in-law wanted the man to stay for a few days, so they all spent time eating, drinking, and resting together. This shows how people in the story took time to be kind and make guests feel welcome.

Judges 19:4: And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:4-5

This passage describes hospitality being offered to visitors by Abraham, contrasting with Judges 19:4 which involves hospitality with underlying tension and impending violence.

Genesis 18:4-5: Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:17

Suggests moderation in visiting a neighbor, which contradicts the extended stay implied in Judges 19:4 where the father-in-law urges his son-in-law to stay longer.

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

Encourages shaking the dust off when not received, contrasting with Judges 19:4 where there is insistent hospitality despite upcoming issues.

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 Luke 9:5

Similar to Matthew 10:14, where leaving is advised if unwelcome, whereas Judges 19:4 portrays prolonged hosting.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peacefully with all, which is in contrast to the eventual outcome following the hospitality described in Judges 19:4.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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