Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 11:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 11:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the leaders of Gilead asked Jephthah for help because they needed someone strong to lead them in battle against their enemies and to be their leader. They wanted him to come back and be in charge because they were in trouble.

Judges 11:8: And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises to trust in the Lord rather than in human arrangements or reliance on others, contrasting with the Gileadites seeking Jephthah's help.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against placing trust in man, contradicting the Gileadites' decision to put confidence in Jephthah for deliverance.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Criticizes those who rely on human strength and alliances, which contradicts the act of turning to Jephthah for leadership in Judges 11:8.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Advises not to put trust in princes or mortal men, contrasting with the Gileadites' dependence on Jephthah for their salvation.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
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