Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:57

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:57 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:57. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, God made sure that the people of Shechem faced the bad consequences for their wrong actions, and the bad things Jotham said would happen to them came true.

Judges 9:57: And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, contradicting Judges 9:57 which implies a communal or ancestral retribution for wrongdoing.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse states that individuals should not be punished for the sins of their relatives, opposing the concept of familial retribution seen in Judges 9:57.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse insists on personal accountability for one's actions, contradicting the notion of inherited guilt or punishment implied in Judges 9:57.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Paradox #1

This verse deals with the idea of divine justice and retribution, where people are punished for their actions, which might seem fair. However, the contradiction could be that it involves collective punishment—the innocent may suffer alongside the guilty, raising questions about fairness and justice.

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