Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people of Israel asked God for help because the special box that showed God was with them, called the Ark of the Covenant, was there. They believed that God would listen to them and guide them.

Judges 20:27: And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God [was] there in those days,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises relying on the Lord with all one's heart and not leaning on one's own understanding, which could contradict the act of consulting the Ark as an external physical reference as in Judges 20:27.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse warns against using vain repetitions in prayer, potentially contradicting the repeated consultations in Judges 20:27.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:22

This verse encourages drawing near to God with a true heart in full assurance of faith, contrasting with the need for external signs like the Ark in Judges 20:27.

Hebrews 10:22: Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
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