Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 4:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 4:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 4:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Sisera ran away to a safe place because he trusted Jael's family. He thought they were his friends and would keep him safe.

Judges 4:17: Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for [there was] peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 4:17 describes Jael's act leading to Sisera's death, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against personal vengeance, highlighting a contradiction in the approach to dealing with enemies.

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 Exodus 20:13

Judges 4:17 involves the act leading to Sisera's killing, whereas Exodus 20:13 explicitly commands "Thou shalt not kill," presenting a contradiction in moral law.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Judges 4:17 depicts Jael taking decisive action against Sisera, while Matthew 5:39 instructs followers to turn the other cheek, contradicting the approach to conflict.

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 Proverbs 24:29

Judges 4:17 illustrates retaliation against Sisera through Jael's action, but Proverbs 24:29 teaches not to say, "I will do so to him as he hath done to me," presenting a moral contradiction.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Judges 4:17 focuses on an enemy's demise through Jael's actions, contrasting with Luke 6:27's guidance to "love your enemies," thus presenting a contradiction in treatment of adversaries.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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