Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, when the leader who helped the people was gone, the people forgot to behave and started making bad choices and following other gods again, even more than before. They didn't listen or change their stubborn ways.

Judges 2:19: And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, [that] they returned, and corrupted [themselves] more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. [corrupted...: or, were corrupt] [ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

Contradicts as it states that if a wicked person turns from all their sins and keeps God's statutes, they shall live, suggesting a different outcome when turning from evil than Judges 2:19's depiction of persistent corruption.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12

States God will be merciful and remember sins no more, contrasting with Judges 2:19 where God's anger is kindled by continual disobedience.

Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Implies asking and seeking will result in positive outcomes, whereas Judges 2:19 implies turning to corrupt ways despite seeking redemption results in negative consequences.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency with Judges 2:19 could be about the cycle of disobedience and punishment. The Israelites repeatedly turn away from God, even after being saved from their troubles, suggesting a conflict between human free will and divine expectations. This raises questions about why God allows this cycle to continue and doesn’t intervene more decisively to stop them from relapsing into wrongdoing.

Paradox #2

The conflict in the general narrative of the Book of Judges, including verses like Judges 2:19, could be about the cycle of behavior of the Israelites. They repeatedly turn away from God to worship other gods despite previous punishments, which appears inconsistent with learning from past experiences. This cycle of falling away, being punished, repenting, and then repeating the mistake might seem contradictory to a straightforward story of growth and consistency.

Paradox #3

The contradiction in this verse might be the recurring cycle of disobedience and punishment. Even after being delivered, the people repeatedly turn away. This could be seen as inconsistent with learning from past mistakes or truly committing to change, raising questions about human nature or divine forgiveness.

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