Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Jotham climbed a big hill and shouted loudly so everyone could hear him. He told the people that if they listened to him, then God would listen to them too.

Judges 9:7: And when they told [it] to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

It highlights how when a man's ways please the Lord, even his enemies will be at peace with him, contradicting the call for attention and division in Judges 9:7.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting the implicit appeal to conflict in Judges 9:7.

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 12:18-19

Advises living peaceably with all men and not seeking vengeance, contradicting the call for attention and retribution implied in Judges 9:7.

Romans 12:18-19: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

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