Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, when God's people were in trouble and asked Him for help, God sent a special helper named Othniel to save them. Othniel was like a hero who came to rescue them because they asked God for help.

Judges 3:9: And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, [even] Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. [deliverer: Heb. saviour]

Contradiction with John 9:31

Judges 3:9 suggests God hears the cries of His people and provides deliverance, whereas John 9:31 implies God does not hear sinners.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Judges 3:9 indicates God’s responsiveness to His people's pleas for help. Proverbs 28:9 suggests that those who turn away from the law have even their prayers considered abominable.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:18

Judges 3:9 shows God delivering Israel when they cried out, but 1 Samuel 8:18 suggests God will not hear them in times of trouble due to choosing a king over God’s direct rule.

1 Samuel 8:18: And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.
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