Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Gaal is telling his friend that he sees a group of people coming from the middle of the land and another group coming from a special place in the valley. This means he is warning his friend that there are people approaching from different directions.

Judges 9:37: And Gaal spake again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim. [middle: Heb. navel] [Meonenim: or, the regarders of times]

Contradiction with Genesis 13:15

God's promise to Abraham for eternal possession contrasts with the temporal conspiracies seen in Judges 9:37.

Genesis 13:15: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encouragement to trust in the Lord contradicts the situational treachery and reliance on deceit in Judges 9:37.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

Calls for justice and righteousness, opposite to the acts of violence and betrayal associated with Judges 9:37.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, quite contrary to the context of conflict and aggression in Judges 9:37.

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

Contradiction with John 14:27

Offers peace, contrasting the turmoil and deceit in Judges 9:37.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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