Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows that Abimelech won the fight and made the other army run away, hurting many of them as they tried to get back to the city for safety. It's a story about a battle and how powerful Abimelech's army was.

Judges 9:40: And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown [and] wounded, [even] unto the entering of the gate.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies, which contrasts with the pursuit and killing in Judges 9:40.

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 12:19

This verse advises against seeking vengeance, contradicting the violence and retribution seen in Judges 9:40.

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 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, opposing the victory pursuit in Judges 9:40.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses suggest helping your enemy's animal in distress, contradicting the attacking actions in Judges 9:40.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

This verse encourages striving to do good to all people, conflicting with the aggression in Judges 9:40.

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].
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