Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the girl's father is trying to be kind by offering her husband some food before he leaves. He wants to make sure they have a good meal to feel strong for their trip.

Judges 19:5: And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way. [Comfort: Heb. Strengthen]

Contradiction with Genesis 19:3

While Judges 19:5 talks about leaving early, Genesis 19:3 involves urging guests to stay longer.

Genesis 19:3: And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

Contradiction with Luke 9:3

Judges 19:5 shows an emphasis on provision, but Luke 9:3 emphasizes traveling without taking necessities.

Luke 9:3: And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Judges 19:5 involves an invitation to stay, whereas Matthew 10:14 instructs leaving if unwelcome.

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 Proverbs 27:1

Judges 19:5 implies focusing on the present, while Proverbs 27:1 warns against assuming future plans.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Judges 19:5 involves showing confidence in daily plans, but James 4:13-14 cautions against such assurance.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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