Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Gaal and his family came to Shechem, and the people there started to trust him and believe he could help them. They hoped he would be a good leader for them.

Judges 9:26: And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking personal vengeance, contradicting the potential for conflict in Judges 9:26 where rebellion and rivalry stir.

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 24:21

This verse encourages fearing the Lord and the king, warning against joining rebellious groups. Judges 9:26 involves rebellion and disloyalty.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, yet Judges 9:26 describes a situation of rivalry and disorder.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Advises not to envy a violent man or choose his ways, in contradiction to the uprising and potential for violence in Judges 9:26.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers" contradicts the conflict and dissension occurring in Judges 9:26.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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