Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, people who love God are like the strong and bright sun, and God will defeat His enemies. This made the land peaceful for a long time, like forty years.

Judges 5:31: So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but [let] them that love him [be] as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Judges 5:31 celebrates the defeat of enemies, Matthew 5:44 instructs love towards enemies and praying for those who persecute you.

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 Proverbs 24:17-18

Judges 5:31 rejoices in the demise of enemies, whereas Proverbs 24:17-18 advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 5:31 reflects joy in vengeance over enemies, but Romans 12:19 urges believers to leave vengeance 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 Luke 6:27-28

In contrast to Judges 5:31's call for destruction of enemies, Luke 6:27-28 teaches to do good to and bless those who hate you.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

This verse celebrates victory over enemies and wishes for the destruction of God's foes while also desiring peace and prosperity for those who love God. The moral conflict could arise from the contrast between wishing harm and destruction on some people while wishing well-being and success for others. This can seem inconsistent with messages of love and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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