Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when the people did not listen to God, things didn't go well for them, and they felt very sad and troubled. God was keeping His promise because He had told them what would happen if they didn't follow Him.

Judges 2:15: Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the LORD was against them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn unto them: and they were greatly distressed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and courage, claiming that God will not forsake His people, which contrasts with Judges 2:15 where God is against the people and they are greatly distressed.

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 Joshua 1:5

God promises Joshua that He will not fail or forsake him, contrasting with Judges 2:15 where God allows adversities to be against Israel.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:6

Asserts that the Lord is on my side, I will not fear, while Judges 2:15 depicts God actively opposing Israel.

Psalm 118:6: The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? [on...: Heb. for me]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises that God will uphold and strengthen His people, conflicting with Judges 2:15 where the Lord's presence results in their distress.

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

Assures that God will never leave nor forsake you, while Judges 2:15 indicates God's presence leading to distress and not support.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Judges 2:15 might arise from the concept of God being loving and merciful while also allowing or causing suffering or defeat. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving deity.

Paradox #2

This verse might show a contradiction because it implies that the people are being punished by a force that is supposed to be just and loving. If they are being punished harshly without a chance for forgiveness or change, it could seem unfair or inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate authority.

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