Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Deborah, a brave and wise woman, helped bring the villages back to life and protect them, like a caring mother, during a tough time in Israel. She showed great leadership and made people feel safe again.

Judges 5:7: [The inhabitants of] the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 3:12

Describes women leading as a negative consequence, while Judges 5:7 portrays Deborah as a positive leader.

Isaiah 3:12: [As for] my people, children [are] their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause [thee] to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. [lead...: or, call thee blessed] [destroy: Heb. swallow up]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

Advises against women having authority over men, contrasting with Deborah's leadership role in Judges 5:7.

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 1 Corinthians 11:3

Establishes a hierarchy that places men as the head, potentially conflicting with the leadership of Deborah in Judges 5:7.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

Urges women to be silent in churches, which contradicts the public leadership and prophecy role of Deborah in Judges 5:7.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
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