Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the men from the tribe of Benjamin thought they were winning because they defeated some of the Israelites again, just like they did in the first fight. They believed they were strong and could win the battle.

Judges 20:39: And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite [and] kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as [in] the first battle. [to smite...: Heb. to smite the wounded]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 20:39 depicts conflict and killing, while Matthew 5:44 advocates for loving enemies and non-violence.

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 Exodus 20:13

Judges 20:39 involves warfare and killing, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 20:39 illustrates human vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers 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 Isaiah 2:4

Judges 20:39 involves battle, contrasting with Isaiah 2:4, which envisions a future without war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 1:20

Judges 20:39 showcases wrath leading to violence, but James 1:20 states that human anger doesn't produce the righteousness God desires.

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