Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Judges 3:17 describes duty and deliverance in darkness, but Genesis 1:31 highlights everything God made as "very good," suggesting completion and light, contrasting the gloom of oppression.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33
While Judges 3:17 tells of purposeful actions and hidden gifts, Proverbs 16:33 implies randomness with "the lot is cast into the lap," conflicting with intentional decisions.
Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8
Judges 3:17 depicts human stratagem, yet Isaiah 55:8 states "For my thoughts are not your thoughts," implying divine plans override human cunning.
Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:3
Ehud's secretive act in Judges 3:17 contrasts with Matthew 6:3's teaching of secrecy in kindness: “let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth."
Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
The assassination plot in Judges 3:17 contradicts Luke 6:27, which says "Love your enemies," opposing the notion of lethal deceit.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
Judges 3:17 involves rebellion against ruling powers, while Romans 13:1 says, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers," upholding obedience to authority.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with James 1:20
The violence implied in Judges 3:17 contrasts with James 1:20 which states "For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," denouncing anger-driven justice.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.