Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse shows how a brave woman defeated a bad man who was hurting her people. It tells us that the bad man fell down and died at her feet, showing that she helped protect her people by stopping him.

Judges 5:27: At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. [At: Heb. Between] [dead: Heb. destroyed]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

While Judges 5:27 depicts a violent act leading to death, Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," promoting the sanctity of life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 5:27 involves enmity and violence, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to "love your enemies" and "bless them that curse you," advocating for peace.

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 5:27 shows personal vengeance, contradicting Romans 12:19, which says, "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath."

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 Proverbs 24:17

Judges 5:27 details rejoicing over an enemy's fall, which Proverbs 24:17 advises against by stating, "Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth."

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 24:10

In this verse, David spares Saul's life, demonstrating mercy and opposing the narrative of Judges 5:27 where there is no mercy shown.

1 Samuel 24:10: Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and [some] bade [me] kill thee: but [mine eye] spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he [is] the LORD'S anointed.

Paradox #1

The conflict in this verse might come from the celebration of violence or the harshness of the action described, which can be seen as conflicting with teachings about mercy and peace elsewhere in the Bible. This tension can raise questions about when violence is justified or how these actions fit with broader moral teachings.

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