Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Judges 3:22 involves an act of killing, whereas Exodus 20:13 states, "Thou shalt not kill," which is a direct commandment against taking a life.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Judges 3:22 describes an act of aggression, while Matthew 5:39 advises against retaliation by saying, "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."
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 Romans 12:19
Judges 3:22 presents an act of personal vengeance, in contrast to Romans 12:19, which advises, "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
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 Proverbs 25:21-22
Judges 3:22 shows harm to an enemy, opposing Proverbs 25:21-22, which encourages kindness to enemies, stating, "If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee."
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Judges 3:22 involves harm towards another person, while 1 Thessalonians 5:15 promotes doing good, saying, "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men."
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Paradox #1
The verse describes a violent event, which some might find inconsistent with the broader messages of peace and compassion taught in other parts of the Bible. Some might struggle with understanding how such acts fit within the teachings of love and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The scientific inconsistency in Judges 3:22 involves a description of a physical event that conflicts with anatomical and physiological understanding. The event describes a person being stabbed and the fat closing over the blade, which contradicts how human anatomy typically reacts to stab wounds. Normally, tissues do not close over a penetrating object in the way described, and the detailed description may not align with medical knowledge of how the body responds to such injuries.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in Judges 3:22 could involve the act of violent killing described in this verse and how it aligns with broader biblical teachings that emphasize compassion, love, and non-violence. This may create tension for readers trying to reconcile the violent actions depicted here with the overarching principles of morality and ethics found elsewhere in the Bible.