Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the act of burning a city and killing its inhabitants as described in Judges 9:48.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to "love your enemies," which contradicts the act of destroying enemies depicted in Judges 9:48.
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 "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath," contrasting the vengeance sought in Judges 9:48.
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 24:29
This verse says "Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me," opposing the retaliatory nature of the act in Judges 9:48.
Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
This verse advises to "do good to them which hate you," contradicting the act of violence in Judges 9:48.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
This verse suggests to "see that none render evil for evil unto any man," which opposes the retribution in Judges 9:48.
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].
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
This verse says, "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good," contradicting the destructive action in Judges 9:48.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
This verse advises, "Say not thou, I will recompense evil," which contradicts the violent recompense in Judges 9:48.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
These verses suggest feeding your enemy if he is hungry and giving him water if thirsty, opposing the hostile act in Judges 9:48.
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 Romans 13:10
This verse states, "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour," contrasting the harm done in Judges 9:48.
Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Judges 9:48 could be related to the depiction of cutting down branches and using them to set a mountain on fire. In reality, it would be difficult for a small group to quickly gather enough branches to cause a widespread fire on a mountainous area due to the amount of material required and the time needed to ignite and sustain such a fire. This scenario challenges the principles of fire spread and fuel accumulation in environmental science.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Judges 9:48 might be that it involves violence or harm, which can conflict with teachings about kindness, love, and forgiveness found elsewhere in the Bible. This inconsistency brings up questions about whether violent actions can ever be justified or align with moral teachings.