Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people of Israel made a plan to catch the people from the town called Gibeah by surprise, just like setting a trap. They hid around the town, ready to jump out and take action when the time was right.

Judges 20:29: And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 20:29 involves battle and killing, while this verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting a prohibition against taking life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love and pray for enemies, which contradicts the act of setting an ambush for conflict.

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 12:17

Advises Christians to "Recompense to no man evil for evil," contrasting with the retribution involved in an ambush.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus states "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," advocating against the use of violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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