Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Ehud sneaked out through the porch, carefully closed the doors, and locked them behind him to keep everything secret. This story shows how Ehud was clever and brave to help save his people.

Judges 3:23: Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Judges 3:23 describes a violent act, whereas John 18:36 depicts Jesus' kingdom as not being of this world and avoiding earthly battles.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Judges 3:23 involves a secretive act of aggression, which contradicts Jesus' teaching of turning the other cheek.

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 3:23 involves personal vengeance while this verse admonishes 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 3:23 involves killing, which is directly prohibited in the commandment not to kill.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Judges 3:23 includes an act of violence contrasted with Matthew's admonition against living by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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