Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill." This verse contradicts Judges 21:14, where the men of Benjamin took women by force following killing in battle.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
"The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin." This contrasts with Judges 21:14, as the people were punished collectively.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with 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." This teaching contradicts the actions in Judges 21:14, where women were taken by force, not treated with love or kindness.
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 Galatians 3:28
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." This implies equality, which stands in contrast to the treatment of women in Judges 21:14.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with 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." The actions in Judges 21:14 can be seen as taking vengeance, which is contradicted by the instruction in Romans.
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 contradiction in this verse can be seen in the way it deals with the treatment of women as property or rewards. It can conflict with the idea of respect and autonomy for all individuals, as it involves taking women without their full consent. This can be seen as inconsistent with modern values of gender equality and individual rights.