Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 4:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 4:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 4:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the people told Sisera, who was a leader of an enemy army, that Barak, a leader chosen by God, had gone to Mount Tabor to get ready for a battle. This was an important part of God's plan to help Barak win against Sisera's army.

Judges 4:12: And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

"The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." This suggests God directly intervenes, whereas Judges 4:12 involves Barak and human action.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:8

"Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him..." This implies triumph without human action, contrasting with the human military actions in Judges 4:12.

Isaiah 31:8: Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited. [from: or, for fear of] [discomfited: or, tributary: Heb. for melting, or, tribute]

Contradiction with Psalm 44:3

"For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them..." This suggests victory not by human means, contrasting with the militaristic approach in Judges 4:12.

Psalm 44:3: For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

"Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." This emphasizes spiritual victory over physical, while Judges 4:12 involves call to war.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword." This discourages violence, contrasting with the militaristic call in Judges 4:12.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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