Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows a leader named Ehud blowing a trumpet to gather the Israelites for an important mission. It tells us that the people followed him bravely as he led the way.

Judges 3:27: And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse contradicts Judges 3:27 by emphasizing vengeance belongs to God, while Judges 3:27 describes a call to arms, leading to battle.

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 Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek instead of retaliation, contrasting with the act of summoning warriors in Judges 3:27.

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 Exodus 14:14

Here, the Lord promises to fight for the Israelites, in contrast with Ehud calling the people to fight in Judges 3:27.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises not to repay evil but wait for the Lord's deliverance, whereas Judges 3:27 involves taking immediate militant action.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Emphasizes victory not by might or power but by the Spirit, unlike the mobilization for war in Judges 3:27.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs not to repay evil with evil, contrary to the war cry initiated by Ehud in Judges 3:27.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Calls for stillness and recognition of God's supremacy rather than physical battle as seen in Judges 3:27.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

Israel is told they will not need to fight, which conflicts with the armed uprising incited in Judges 3:27.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
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