Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 4:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 4:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 4:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the people of Israel prayed to God for help because they were being treated very badly by a powerful king with many iron chariots for a long time. They hoped God would save them from his rule.

Judges 4:3: And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love and pray for enemies, while Judges 4:3 depicts a cry out for deliverance from an enemy.

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 14:14

This verse teaches that the Lord shall fight for them and they should hold their peace, contradictory to the call for strength to overcome oppression in Judges 4:3.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against seeking personal vengeance and implies God’s wrath will repay, contrary to the call for military action against Sisera in Judges 4:3.

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 Deuteronomy 20:4

Assures that God goes with them to fight their enemies and to save them, contrary to Judges 4:3 where the Israelites cry out due to oppression and distress.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against seeking personal revenge and to wait for the Lord’s deliverance, contrasting with the expectation of deliverance through military means in Judges 4:3.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the mention of Sisera having 900 iron chariots. During the time period traditionally associated with the events in Judges, iron was not yet commonly used for chariots. This could create a discrepancy between the biblical text and the historical timeline of technological development.

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