Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Deborah tells Barak that she will go with him to fight the enemy, but he won't get the credit for the victory because God will help a woman win instead. This shows that God can use anyone, even those people don't expect, to do great things.

Judges 4:9: And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:29

This verse notes how diligent people will stand before kings, suggesting honor in service, contrasting Judges 4:9 where glory is given to a woman instead of the male leader.

Proverbs 22:29: Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men]. [mean...: Heb. obscure men]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

It emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, whereas Judges 4:9 suggests victory through an unexpected avenue, irrespective of traditional leadership roles.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

Advocates that women should not have authority over men, contrasting Judges 4:9 where Deborah, a woman, predicts victory through another woman.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Numbers 27:18-20

God instructs to lay hands on Joshua and give him honor before the people, which contrasts with Judges 4:9 where a woman is foretold to receive the honor.

Numbers 27:18-20: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:3

States that the head of a woman is the man, contrasting the situation in Judges 4:9 where a woman leads and gains victory.

1 Corinthians 11:3: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could be about leadership and gender roles. It might suggest that a man was not willing to lead without a woman’s support, which could conflict with traditional views of male leadership and strength. This could raise questions about relying on women in times when men might typically be expected to take charge.

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