Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Judges 3:7 mentions Israelites serving Baalim and groves, whereas Exodus 20:3 commands to have no other gods before the Lord.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Judges 3:7 describes them worshiping other gods, contradicting Deuteronomy 6:14, which instructs not to follow other gods.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:60
Judges 3:7 shows unfaithfulness to God, while 1 Kings 8:60 declares that the Lord is the only God.
1 Kings 8:60: That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD [is] God, [and that there is] none else.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Judges 3:7 could be seen as the recurring struggle in the Old Testament where the Israelites frequently turn away from God despite witnessing His past deliverances and miracles. This pattern of behavior highlights inconsistency in their faithfulness and commitment to God, which contrasts with the expectation of continuous loyalty and obedience.