Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 2:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 2:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 2:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, when God chose special leaders called judges to help the people, God was with these leaders and helped keep the people safe from their enemies. God felt sorry for the people because they were sad and in trouble.

Judges 2:18: And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8

This verse states that God will not forsake the people, while Judges 2:18 indicates that God allowed them to be oppressed.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:9

This verse mentions that the Lord is good to all, whereas Judges 2:18 implies periodic abandonment.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8

Here, God speaks of everlasting kindness, contrasting with the cycles of oppression and deliverance in Judges 2:18.

Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises never to leave or forsake believers, which seems inconsistent with the forsaking implied in Judges 2:18.

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 moral conflict in this context might be seen in the pattern of the Israelites repeatedly turning away from God despite His mercy in raising up judges to save them. This could challenge ideas of consistent faithfulness and responsibility, as the cycle of sinning and forgiveness continues without lasting change from the people.

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