Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Judges, Gaal stood at the city gate, which is like standing at the front door of a big city. Meanwhile, Abimelech and his friends, who were hiding, got ready to surprise him.

Judges 9:35: And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that [were] with him, from lying in wait.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Judges 9:35 involves conflict and possibly violence, Matthew 5:44 advocates for loving enemies and praying for those who persecute 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 Exodus 20:13

Judges 9:35 is related to the context of battle and killing, whereas Exodus 20:13 directly commands against killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 9:35 is part of a narrative involving human vengeance, but Romans 12:19 instructs believers not to avenge themselves and to leave room for God's wrath.

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 25:21-22

The context of Judges 9:35 supports conflict, in contrast to the advice in Proverbs 25:21-22 which suggests feeding and giving drink to enemies.

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 Matthew 26:52

The narrative in Judges 9:35 can imply violence, whereas Matthew 26:52 teaches that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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