Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 4:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 4:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 4:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, a man named Sisera asked a woman named Jael for water because he was thirsty. Instead of water, Jael kindly gave him milk to drink and helped him feel comfortable by covering him.

Judges 4:19: And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

This verse advises giving food and drink to an enemy, contrasting with the deceptive intent behind Jael's offering.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages feeding and providing drink to enemies as acts of kindness, while Judges 4:19 shows the provision as a precursor to deceit.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts Jael's act of providing drink with the intent of betrayal.

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 23:4-5

Commands returning lost property to an enemy and assisting them, conflicting with Jael's ulterior motives behind her hospitality.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

Speaks against offering aid without genuine care, while Judges 4:19 portrays false hospitality to achieve a deadly goal.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
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