Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Contradicts by declaring "Thou shalt not kill," while Judges 21:8 leads to the destruction of a city.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts by commanding to "love your enemies," while Judges 21:8 is associated with violent actions against others.
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 Leviticus 19:18
Contradicts by instructing to "love thy neighbour as thyself," which opposes the violence condoned in Judges 21:8.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Contradicts by urging "avenge not yourselves," contrasting with the vengeance and bloodshed resulting from the actions in Judges 21:8.
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 Isaiah 1:17
Contradicts by teaching to "seek judgment, relieve the oppressed," while Judges 21:8 involves destruction rather than relief.
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this context arises from the moral dilemma of resolving violence or wrongdoing with further harm or violence, potentially leading to ethical inconsistency.