Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse tells us that the next day, people went outside to do something, and they shared what they were doing with a leader named Abimelech. It shows us how the people kept Abimelech informed about important things happening around them.

Judges 9:42: And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Judges 9:42 depicts a singular destructive event led by Abimelech, while Proverbs 11:14 emphasizes the importance of guidance and multitude of counselors to ensure safety.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Judges 9:42 involves conflict and violence, whereas Romans 12:18 advises to live peaceably with all men where possible.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 9:42 concerns acts of aggression, contrasting with Matthew 5:9, which blesses the peacemakers.

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

Contradiction with James 3:18

Judges 9:42 describes a violent confrontation, while James 3:18 extols peace that is sown in peace by those who make peace.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Judges 9:42 observes warring actions, contradicting Isaiah 2:4 which speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

Judges 9:42 reflects a scene of aggression, against Hebrews 12:14's call to strive for peace with everyone.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 13:11

Judges 9:42 shows discord, whereas 2 Corinthians 13:11 encourages living in peace and harmony.

2 Corinthians 13:11: Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Judges 9:42 involves retaliatory violence, opposite to 1 Thessalonians 5:15, which advises not repaying evil for evil.

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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