Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Ehud secretly made a special double-sided knife and hid it under his clothes on his right side. This was so he could carry it without anyone knowing, like a secret mission.

Judges 3:16: But Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges, of a cubit length; and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right thigh.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 3:16 involves direct action and cunning, while Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting God rather than relying on one's own understanding or strategies.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Where Judges 3:16 describes preparing for violence, Matthew 5:39 advocates for non-resistance to evil and turning the other cheek.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 3:16 involves preparation for killing, while Exodus 20:13 directly states the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 3:16 involves personal action for retribution, while Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Judges 3:16 prepares for war, whereas Isaiah 2:4 speaks of transforming instruments of war into tools for peace.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

This verse describes a person preparing a weapon for a violent act, which can seem contradictory to teachings that promote peace and love. This might seem inconsistent with messages about forgiveness and non-violence found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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