Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, the book of Judges says that when God saves His people from danger, like arrows being shot at them, they will tell stories about how good and fair God is. They will share these stories with others, especially those in their towns, and then they will be inspired to act bravely and follow God's ways.

Judges 5:11: [They that are delivered] from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, [even] the righteous acts [toward the inhabitants] of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. [righteous...: Heb. righteousnesses]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse suggests that the Lord will fight for you and you need only to be still, contradicting the idea of seeking vengeance or actively recounting righteous acts.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs individuals to leave vengeance to God, which contrasts with the celebration and recounting of righteous acts in battle depicted in Judges 5:11.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing the militant and celebratory tone of recounting victories in Judges 5:11.

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 Deuteronomy 32:35

Similar to Romans 12:19, this verse emphasizes that vengeance belongs to God, rather than humans recalling their victories.

Deuteronomy 32:35: To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse states that human anger does not produce righteousness, contrasting with the celebration of battle victories as righteous acts in Judges 5:11.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against seeking personal retribution and instead to wait for the Lord, which contradicts the proactive, victorious recounting found in Judges 5:11.

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