Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse shows how Abimelech wanted to destroy the city completely. He fought hard, defeated the people, and made sure nothing could grow there by putting salt on the ground.

Judges 9:45: And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that [was] therein, and beat down the city, and sowed it with salt.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20

This verse implying peace and joy contradicts the violence and destruction seen in Judges 9:45.

Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse on loving enemies contradicts the actions of destruction in Judges 9:45.

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 Proverbs 11:11

This verse promotes blessings, which contrasts with the razing and cursing in Judges 9:45.

Proverbs 11:11: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This instructs believers to not seek vengeance, opposing the retaliatory act in Judges 9:45.

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 Luke 6:27

This verse encourages loving enemies and doing good, in contrast with the act of warfare in Judges 9:45.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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