Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people were happy and having a party after picking grapes, but they were also upset with a man named Abimelech and spoke badly about him. They celebrated in a place where they worshipped their god, eating and drinking together.

Judges 9:27: And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode [the grapes], and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech. [merry: or, songs]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:21

This verse contradicts Judges 9:27 by emphasizing that one cannot partake in both the table of the Lord and the table of demons, whereas Judges 9:27 describes people eating and drinking in a manner that could imply participation in idolatrous practices.

1 Corinthians 10:21: Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11-12

These verses contradict Judges 9:27 as they condemn those who pursue revelry and drink without regard for the Lord's deeds, while Judges 9:27 depicts people engaging in feasting and drinking without mention of consideration for God.

Isaiah 5:11-12: 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 23:20-21

These verses advise against drunkenness and gluttony, contradicting Judges 9:27, which portrays people indulging in eating and drinking.

Proverbs 23:20-21: Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: [of flesh: Heb. of their flesh]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse instructs not to be drunk with wine, contrasting with the revelry described in Judges 9:27.

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