Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse asks Deborah to wake up and sing a victory song while telling Barak to get ready and lead the people to freedom. It is about celebrating and getting ready to do something brave and important.

Judges 5:12: Awake, awake, Deborah: awake, awake, utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinoam.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse encourages not to resist evil, contrasting with Judges 5:12 where encouragement is given for battle.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, which contrasts with the proactive energy to battle in Judges 5:12.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

States that human anger does not bring about righteousness, contrasting with the call to action in Judges 5:12.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells to put away the sword, conflicting with the call to arise and lead an army in Judges 5:12.

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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