Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
These verses describe God as merciful and gracious, emphasizing forgiveness, which seems to contrast with Judges 2:20 that shows God's anger and decision to punish Israel.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 86:15
This verse highlights God's attributes of compassion and long-suffering, contrasting with the anger and immediacy of judgment in Judges 2:20.
Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
Here God declares He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contrasts with the punishment expressed in Judges 2:20.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This passage describes God as patient, not willing for any to perish, which again contrasts His anger and judgment seen in Judges 2:20.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse suggests that mercy triumphs over judgment, which contradicts the punitive response detailed in Judges 2:20.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
Judges 2:20 might conflict with the idea that God is always forgiving and patient. In this verse, it describes God's anger towards Israel for their disobedience. Some people might find it inconsistent with the belief that God is endlessly merciful and forgiving.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in the context of this verse could be seen in the idea of collective punishment. It might seem unfair to punish people in the present for the disobedience or actions of their ancestors, as it challenges the concept of individual responsibility.