Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, God helped the Israelites by defeating their enemies, the Moabites, so the leader encouraged the people to follow him and stop the Moabites from getting away. The Israelites listened, went after their enemies, and made sure none of them could escape.

Judges 3:28: And he said unto them, Follow after me: for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, and suffered not a man to pass over.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 3:28 describes a military call to action, whereas Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving enemies and doing good to them, promoting peace over war.

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 Exodus 20:13

Judges 3:28 involves the killing of enemies, contradicting the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" given in Exodus 20:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Judges 3:28 involves direct revenge against oppressors, while Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil, advocating for a peaceful response.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Judges 3:28 describes taking aggressive action against enemies, contrary to Luke 6:29's teaching to turn the other cheek in the face of aggression.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Judges 3:28 depicts taking vengeance, whereas Proverbs 20:22 advises against seeking personal vengeance and instead encourages waiting for the Lord's deliverance.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Judges 3:28 might be seen as the celebration of violence or war to achieve freedom or deliverance. While this action is portrayed as a victory, it raises questions about using violence to resolve conflict, which may conflict with other messages of peace and forgiveness in different parts of the Bible.

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