Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Jael is very special and blessed among women because she did something very brave and important. She is seen as a hero for helping to protect the people.

Judges 5:24: Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the praise in Judges 5:24 for Jael's act of killing Sisera.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Here, Jesus advises to "love your enemies," contrasting with Judges 5:24 where Jael is praised for killing her enemy Sisera.

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

Advises against taking vengeance, stating "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," which contradicts the rewarding of Jael's vengeful act in Judges 5:24.

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 1 Peter 3:9

This verse suggests not rendering evil for evil, which contradicts the approbation of Jael's lethal action against Sisera in Judges 5:24.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contrasts with the celebration of Sisera's death in Judges 5:24.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Paradox #1

"Judges 5:24" praises Jael for her actions, which involved deception and killing. The contradiction or conflict here is that lying and murder are typically considered sinful or wrong, yet the verse celebrates these actions. This raises questions about when, if ever, such actions could be justified.

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