Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 21:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 21:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 21:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse tells about a special celebration held every year in a place called Shiloh, which helps people remember and worship God. It's like a big party where families gather to have fun and say thank you to God.

Judges 21:19: Then they said, Behold, [there is] a feast of the LORD in Shiloh yearly [in a place] which [is] on the north side of Bethel, on the east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, and on the south of Lebonah. [yearly: Heb. from year to year] [on the east...: or, toward the sunrising] [of the highway: or, on the highway]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8

Judges 21:19 describes a time for a festival suggesting a positive assembly, while Exodus 20:8 stresses the Sabbath should be reserved as a holy day, implying restrictions on festive gatherings.

Exodus 20:8: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

Judges 21:19 involves a celebration during a festival, whereas Isaiah 1:13-14 shows God's disdain for meaningless festivals and assemblies, indicating a potential contradiction in celebrating festivals.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

In Judges 21:19, a festival is organized, whereas Amos 5:21 illustrates God's rejection of Israel's festivals, suggesting a contradiction in the purpose and acceptance of such gatherings.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Judges 21:19 describes a specific festival, while Colossians 2:16-17 indicates that no one should judge others regarding festivals, which could contradict the notion of mandated celebrations shown in Judges.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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