Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Judges, the people did not listen to their leaders and instead worshipped other gods, forgetting how their parents followed God's rules. They quickly turned away from doing what was right and did not obey God like their parents did.

Judges 2:17: And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; [but] they did not so.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:10

Unlike Judges 2:17, where the Israelites repeatedly turn away, in this verse, they confess and turn back to God, showing repentance.

1 Samuel 12:10: And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:37

This verse emphasizes loving God with all one's heart, soul, and mind, contrasting with the disobedience and idolatry described in Judges 2:17.

Matthew 22:37: This is the first and great commandment.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23

This verse promotes listening to God's voice and walking in His ways, unlike the disobedience shown in Judges 2:17.

Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse encourages drawing near to God and purifying hearts, opposing the unfaithfulness described in Judges 2:17.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:20

This emphasizes choosing life by loving and obeying God, contrary to Israelites' actions in Judges 2:17.

Deuteronomy 30:20: That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, [and] that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he [is] thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

Contradiction with John 14:15

It highlights the relationship between love and keeping commandments, in contrast to the defiance in Judges 2:17.

John 14:15: If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Paradox #1

The potential doctrinal conflict with Judges 2:17 could be seen in how the Israelites repeatedly turn away from God’s commandments despite previous warnings. This raises questions about human free will versus divine foreknowledge. Specifically, if God knows everything, including the future, it puzzles some people why He would allow repeated disobedience. Balancing God’s omniscience with human free choice can be complex in this context.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in Judges 2:17 could stem from the idea that while God commands loyalty and obedience, the Israelites often stray and face consequences for their disobedience. The conflict arises when considering the free will to choose versus the expectation of unwavering faithfulness, creating a tension between divine expectation and human behavior.

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