Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the people of Benjamin saw a big fire in the city, with smoke going up to the sky, and realized that something bad had happened. It was like a sign that things had gone very wrong.

Judges 20:40: But when the flame began to arise up out of the city with a pillar of smoke, the Benjamites looked behind them, and, behold, the flame of the city ascended up to heaven. [the flame of: Heb. the whole consumption of]

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse says, "For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," which contrasts with the violent battle and destruction depicted in Judges 20:40.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse says, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God," contrasting with the conflict and lack of peace in Judges 20:40.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises, "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," which contradicts the act of vengeance and battle in Judges 20:40.

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 Exodus 20:13

This verse states, "Thou shalt not kill," which is in contradiction with the killing described in the context of Judges 20:40.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse reads, "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger," which contrasts with the battle and destruction in Judges 20:40.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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