Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpretations, the people of Israel chose a group of men to gather food so that the rest could focus on dealing with the wrongs done in their community. This showed they worked together to fix a big problem.

Judges 20:10: And we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch victual for the people, that they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly that they have wrought in Israel.

Contradiction with James 1:20

James 1:20 suggests that the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God, contrasting the call for punitive justice in Judges 20:10.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 advocates for love and prayer for enemies, contradicting the organized retribution in Judges 20:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance, leaving it to God's wrath, opposing the directive for human judgment in Judges 20:10.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Proverbs 20:22 advises against repaying evil, urging instead to wait for the Lord's deliverance, which conflicts with the immediate action called for in Judges 20:10.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Matthew 7:1 warns against judging others to avoid being judged, which stands in contrast to the judgment enacted in Judges 20:10.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

1 Thessalonians 5:15 urges believers to not repay evil for evil, but to seek good, contrary to the retributive measure in Judges 20:10.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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