Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse is about someone making a plan to hide and surprise their enemy at night. It shows how people sometimes try to win by being sneaky instead of being fair.

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 Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding, contradicts the reliance on human advice seen in Judges 9:32.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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, contradicts the incitement to ambush and harm in Judges 9:32.

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 Romans 12:17

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men, contradicts the planned act of violence and retribution in Judges 9:32.

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

Contradiction with 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, contradicts the call to premeditated confrontation in Judges 9:32.

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 Exodus 14:14

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace, contrasts with the directive for human intervention and conflict in Judges 9:32.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with 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, opposes the self-driven vengeance plan in Judges 9:32.

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 James 1:20

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God, contradicts the aggressive human intentions of Judges 9:32.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 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, opposes the notion of retaliation in Judges 9:32.

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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