Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to some Christian interpretations, this verse is part of a song by Deborah and Barak, where they thank God for helping them win against their enemies. It means that God gave them strength and power to lead and succeed over powerful people.

Judges 5:13: Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:8

Judges 5:13 mentions leaders overcoming the mighty, whereas 1 Samuel 2:8 describes the Lord raising the poor and needy to power, suggesting divine intervention as opposed to human triumph.

1 Samuel 2:8: He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth [are] the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Judges 5:13 emphasizes human victory, while Proverbs 21:31 asserts that safety and victory come from the Lord, highlighting a reliance on divine rather than human effort.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Judges 5:13 talks about triumph in battle, whereas Jeremiah 9:23-24 advises against boasting of strength or wisdom, pitting human achievement against a call for humility.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Judges 5:13 describes a battle victory, contrasting with Matthew 5:5 which values meekness and promises inheritance of the earth, emphasizing gentleness over might.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Judges 5:13 describes the triumph of leaders, while James 4:6 suggests that God favors the humble, contradicting the notion of self-exaltation through victory.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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