Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Judges, someone secretly told Abimelech that Gaal and his brothers were in the city of Shechem and getting ready to fight against him. This story shows that people were being sneaky and planning battles against each other.

Judges 9:31: And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee. [privily: Heb. craftily or, to Tormah]

Contradiction with Judges 9:32

This verse instructs an action contrary to the secrecy implied in v.31.

Judges 9:32: Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that [is] with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advocates for peace, contradicting the conflict in Judges 9:31.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Encourages peacemaking, while Judges 9:31 suggests an impending war.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests enemies will be at peace with you, inconsistent with the intentions in Judges 9:31.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Advises against seeking retaliation, which counters the call for conflict in Judges 9:31.

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].

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Encourages kindness to enemies, opposing the hostile actions in Judges 9:31.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Urges not to repay evil for evil, contrasting the plot of conflict in Judges 9:31.

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.
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