Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts Judges 9:5 as it indicates that taking life is against God's commandments, whereas Judges 9:5 describes Abimelech killing his brothers.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love enemies and pray for persecutors, which contradicts Abimelech’s act of killing his brothers in Judges 9:5.
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 taking revenge, leaving it to God, which contradicts the vengeful act of killing in Judges 9:5.
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 1 John 4:20
Suggests that one who hates his brother is a liar about loving God, contradicting Abimelech's fratricide in Judges 9:5.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Paradox #1
This verse presents a contradiction because it depicts an act of betrayal and violence within a family, which conflicts with values of family loyalty and the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." It raises questions about justice and morality in the context of achieving power through harmful means.