Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows a man named Gaal who is very upset with Abimelech and wishes he could be the leader instead. Gaal is so confident that he challenges Abimelech to bring his soldiers and come out to fight.

Judges 9:29: And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17-19

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Avenge not yourselves.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate 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 20:22

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Judges 9:29 could be seen in the desire for power and conflict between leaders. It shows how a person's ambition and anger can lead to calls for violence instead of seeking peace or cooperation, which may clash with other biblical teachings that promote peace and humility.

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