Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Sisera's mother was worried because her son's chariot was taking a long time to come back. She was looking out the window, wondering why he was late.

Judges 5:28: The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot [so] long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 5:28 depicts Sisera’s mother waiting and worrying, whereas Proverbs 3:5 encourages trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one’s own understanding.

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

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Judges 5:28 shows anxiety and worry from Sisera’s mother waiting for her son, while Philippians 4:6 advises not to be anxious and to present requests to God.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:27

Judges 5:28 involves worry about Sisera's delayed return, contrasting with Matthew 6:27 which states worrying cannot change outcomes.

Matthew 6:27: Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Contradiction with Psalm 130:5

In Judges 5:28, Sisera's mother waits with anxiety, whereas Psalm 130:5 describes waiting with hope and trust in God’s word.

Psalm 130:5: I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

In Judges 5:28, there is fear and concern, while Isaiah 41:10 reassures not to fear as God is with you.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Judges 5:28 shows maternal concern, whereas 1 Peter 5:7 advises to cast all anxieties on God.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Contrast arises as Judges 5:28 involves worry about the future, while Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Judges 5:28 shows a moment of fear and uncertainty, opposing 2 Timothy 1:7 which states God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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