Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
God is not the author of confusion, but Judges 21:17 stems from a situation of confusion and moral ambiguity.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Matthew 22:39
The call to love your neighbor as yourself conflicts with the actions that led to Judges 21:17.
Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Contradiction with James 2:8
Upholding the royal law of loving your neighbor seems contradicted by the tribal exclusion in Judges 21:17.
James 2:8: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Encourages living peaceably with all, in contrast to the conflict resolution approach in Judges 21:17.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Highlights unity and equality in Christ, which contradicts the tribal separations evident in Judges 21:17.
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 Proverbs 3:29
Warns against devising harm to your neighbor, contrary to the actions surrounding Judges 21:17.
Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]
Contradiction with Luke 6:31
Calls for treating others as you would like to be treated, conflicting with the deeds in Judges 21:17.
Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this context could be seen in the broader narrative of events surrounding it, where harsh actions are taken to ensure the survival of a tribe, raising questions about the morality of using violent or coercive means for seemingly good outcomes. More specifically, the justification of such actions can appear in conflict with other moral teachings about peace and compassion.