Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this part of the story is about the people of Israel having a secret plan. They used a big smoke signal to tell their hidden friends when to take action.

Judges 20:38: Now there was an appointed sign between the men of Israel and the liers in wait, that they should make a great flame with smoke rise up out of the city. [sign: or, time] [and: Heb. with] [flame: Heb. elevation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 20:38 involves tactics for conflict, whereas Matthew 5:9 promotes peacemaking.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 20:38 is part of a narrative involving battle and death, while Exodus 20:13 instructs not to kill.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 20:38 describes a strategy for vengeance in battle, whereas Romans 12:19 advises to leave vengeance to God.

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 25:21-22

Judges 20:38 is about warfare strategy, while Proverbs 25:21-22 advises to feed and give drink to your enemy.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Judges 20:38 deals with war, while Luke 6:27 advocates loving enemies.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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