Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the vine is saying that it is happy providing wine that makes both God and people joyful, and doesn't want to give that up to be in charge of all the trees. This shows how it's important to do what you are meant to do, instead of trying to be the boss of everything.

Judges 9:13: And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

This verse speaks of wine as a mocker, contradicting Judges 9:13, where wine is portrayed positively as bringing joy to God and man.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse advises against drunkenness, which is associated with wine, contradicting the positive aspect of wine mentioned in Judges 9:13.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

This verse warns against those who pursue strong drink, implying a negative connotation for wine, which contrasts with the favorable depiction in Judges 9:13.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:31-32

These verses warn about the harmful effects of wine, contradicting its depiction as a source of joy in Judges 9:13.

Proverbs 23:31-32: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15

This verse curses those who make others drunk, implying negativity around wine, which contrasts with the positive mention in Judges 9:13.

Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
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