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,