Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Shamgar was a hero who used a big stick to fight off 600 enemies to save his people, Israel. This shows that God can use unlikely people and tools to protect and help others.

Judges 3:31: And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Contradicts the idea of individuals delivering Israel by fighting, as it states the Lord shall fight for them.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Suggests reliance on God's strength rather than human deliverers.

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 Matthew 5:39

Contradicts the act of killing enemies by urging followers to turn 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

Advises against taking vengeance, which contrasts with acts of delivering Israel through personal combat.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Prophecies a future where nations shall not learn war anymore, contrasting with the narrative of fighting battles.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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