Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, when the men of Israel turned back, the men of Benjamin were very surprised and scared because they realized they were in big trouble. The bad thing they had done was now making them face a tough time.

Judges 20:41: And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them. [was come...: Heb. touched them]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Judges 20:41 describes active engagement in battle, while Exodus 14:14 emphasizes reliance on divine intervention without the need for fighting.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 20:41 involves conflict and warfare, whereas Matthew 5:44 advocates for love and prayer for enemies.

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 12:19

Judges 20:41 depicts retribution by the Israelites, contrasting with Romans 12:19, which advises leaving 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 20:41 is about confrontation and battle, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 suggests feeding one's enemy and doing good, turning enemies aside with kindness.

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 1 Peter 3:9

Judges 20:41 involves confrontation and battle, while 1 Peter 3:9 encourages not retaliating with evil but blessing others instead.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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