Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Judges 2:14 states that the Lord's anger was kindled, and He delivered them into the hands of spoilers, whereas Deuteronomy 31:6 promises God's constant presence and that He will not forsake His people.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:28
Judges 2:14 describes God delivering Israel into the hands of their enemies, contrasting with Psalm 37:28, which states that the Lord loves judgment and does not forsake His saints.
Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Judges 2:14 shows God giving up His people to spoilers, while Isaiah 41:10 assures that God will strengthen, help, and uphold His people.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
Judges 2:14 depicts God allowing His people to be subdued by enemies, whereas Hebrews 13:5 promises that God will never leave nor forsake believers.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4
Judges 2:14 conveys God delivering His people into enemy hands, contrasting with Psalm 121:3-4, where God is described as a vigilant guardian who does not slumber.
Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Paradox #1
Judges 2:14 could be seen as having a contradiction in the sense that it presents God as angry and taking punitive action against the Israelites by allowing them to be plundered. This may seem inconsistent with other biblical portrayals of God as merciful and forgiving. The tension arises between the depiction of divine justice and discipline versus divine love and mercy.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this context could be that a loving and just God allows His anger to lead to suffering and defeat for His people. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a merciful and forgiving deity, raising questions about the balance between divine justice and compassion.