Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill." This command contradicts Judges 21:10, where killing is commanded.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies..." Contradicts the directive to kill in Judges 21:10.
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
"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." This verse contradicts taking vengeance through killing in Judges 21:10.
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
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat..." Encourages kindness, opposite of the command in Judges 21:10.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
"If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar..." Contradicts the act of killing brothers in Judges 21:10.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Matthew 7:12
"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them..." This teaching opposes the command in Judges 21:10 to kill.
Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Paradox #1
The verse describes an event where violence is commanded against certain people. This can be seen as contradictory to the broader biblical message that emphasizes love, mercy, and forgiveness. Such actions might appear inconsistent with the teachings of compassion and peace found in other parts of the Bible.
Paradox #2
The potential doctrinal conflict in Judges 21:10 could be the morality of violence and killing. The verse involves commands for violent actions, which might seem inconsistent with teachings about love and compassion found in other parts of the Bible, such as in the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. This creates a tension between the Old Testament depiction of justice and warfare, and the message of peace and forgiveness in the New Testament.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Judges 21:10 could be viewed as a conflict between the command to show mercy and the violent actions taken against others. This verse involves instructions for violence, which may seem inconsistent with the broader religious teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness.