Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to tradition, this story in the Book of Judges explains how God uses unexpected people and events to help the Israelites. The man bringing the gift was part of a bigger plan to help his people.

Judges 3:17: And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon [was] a very fat man.

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.
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