Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to most Christian interpretations, this verse by the author of Judges shows a time when everyone was afraid to use the main roads because it was dangerous, so they had to sneak around on smaller, twisty paths. This was a time when brave people like Shamgar and Jael helped keep people safe.

Judges 5:6: In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. [travellers: Heb. walkers of paths] [byways: Heb. crooked ways]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse speaks of renewing strength and not growing weary, contradicting the dangerous and fearful times described in Judges 5:6.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11

This verse mentions divine protection, conflicting with the vulnerability and lawlessness portrayed in Judges 5:6.

Psalm 91:11: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

This verse promises guidance and smooth paths for those who acknowledge God, contrasting the obstructed paths experienced in Judges 5:6.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse offers rest to the weary, whereas Judges 5:6 describes a period of unrest and insecurity.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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