Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Ehud went to see a king who was sitting alone in a special cool room. Ehud told the king that he had an important message from God, so the king stood up to listen.

Judges 3:20: And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of [his] seat. [a summer...: Heb. a parlour of cooling]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Judges 3:20 depicts violence through deception, whereas Proverbs 15:1 advocates for gentle answers to turn away wrath.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 3:20 involves deceit before violence, contradicting the call for peacemakers in Matthew 5:9.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Judges 3:20 shows aggression against an enemy, whereas Luke 6:27 instructs to love your enemies and do good.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Ehud takes vengeance personally in Judges 3:20, 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 Exodus 20:13

Judges 3:20 involves killing, in contrast to the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" in Exodus 20:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
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