Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 2:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 2:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 2:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse tells about a place named Bochim where the people cried and prayed to God to say sorry and ask for help. It shows how important it is to say sorry and talk to God when they feel sad or have done something wrong.

Judges 2:5: And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD. [Bochim: that is, Weepers]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Judges 2:5 shows God responding to the Israelites' disobedience with compassion, whereas Isaiah 45:7 describes God as the creator of both peace and evil, suggesting a broader understanding of His nature.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with James 1:13

Judges 2:5 implies God's awareness and response to human behavior, while James 1:13 states God cannot be tempted with evil nor tempts any man, suggesting a contrast in God’s interaction with human sin.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Judges 2:5 deals with negative consequences for Israel's actions as a direct response, whereas Romans 8:28 emphasizes that all things work for good for those who love God, highlighting a more universally positive outcome.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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