Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the girl's father was being very kind and asked the man to stay longer, eat, drink, and be happy. He wanted them to enjoy their time together and not be in a rush to leave.

Judges 19:6: And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:1

Proverbs 17:1 suggests that it's better to have little with peace than abundant feasting with strife, contrasting the seemingly joyful and ample feasting in Judges 19:6.

Proverbs 17:1: Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife. [sacrifices: or, good cheer]

Contradiction with Psalm 118:24

Psalm 118:24 emphasizes rejoicing and being glad in the day made by the Lord, focusing on divine gratitude rather than the human-centered merriment depicted in Judges 19:6.

Psalm 118:24: This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:2

Ecclesiastes 7:2 notes that going to the house of mourning is better than going to the house of feasting, suggesting a focus on reflection over indulgence shown in Judges 19:6.

Ecclesiastes 7:2: [It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.

Contradiction with Luke 10:41-42

In Luke 10:41-42, Jesus highlights the importance of spiritual pursuits over worldly concerns, contrasting the earthly celebration in Judges 19:6.

Luke 10:41-42: And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

Romans 14:17 emphasizes that the kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, not eating and drinking, versus the focus on feasting in Judges 19:6.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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