Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Ehud used his left hand to quietly surprise a mean king by using a small sword. This was part of a plan to help his people be free from the king's bad rule.

Judges 3:21: And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 3:21 describes Ehud killing Eglon, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the act of killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 3:21 depicts an act of violence, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies, which contradicts harming them.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 3:21 involves Ehud taking vengeance into his own hands, while Romans 12:19 advises, "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath," contradicting personal revenge.

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.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Judges 3:21 could be seen in the act of violence committed in the verse. While some parts of the Bible promote peace and forgiveness, this verse describes a violent action, which might seem contradictory to those teachings.

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