Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells how the people decided to make a plan to go against a place called Gibeah, and they chose who would go by picking lots, like drawing straws. It's like when friends decide who will be on which team by picking names out of a hat.

Judges 20:9: But now this [shall be] the thing which we will do to Gibeah; [we will go up] by lot against it;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

While Judges 20:9 discusses plans for battle, Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek in the face of aggression, promoting peace over conflict.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Judges 20:9 speaks of a military decision, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will not engage in war or learn war anymore.

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 Romans 12:19

Judges 20:9 involves taking action through battle, yet Romans 12:19 instructs leaving vengeance to God instead of seeking personal retribution.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in this verse could be about communal punishment versus individual accountability. The verse describes a collective decision to address wrongdoing, which may raise questions about whether it's fair to punish or act against a group rather than focusing on individual responsibility. This can lead to a debate about justice and fairness in holding people accountable for their actions.

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