Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the kings of Canaan fought against God's people near a place with water, but they didn't win any money or treasures. This shows that God helped his people win even when they had nothing to gain.

Judges 5:19: The kings came [and] fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 5:19 mentions a battle, while Matthew 5:44 advocates loving enemies and doing good to them.

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 Romans 12:19

Judges 5:19 describes kings fighting, but Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance and leaving it to God.

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 Hebrews 12:14

Judges 5:19 involves conflict, whereas Hebrews 12:14 encourages pursuing peace with all men.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Contradiction with James 4:1

Judges 5:19 depicts war, contradicting James 4:1, which questions the source of wars and fights among people, suggesting peace is preferable.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Judges 5:19 refers to a specific battle, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations do not engage in war.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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