Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, God is telling Gideon that he's strong enough to save his people, the Israelites, from their enemies because God is the one sending him. It's like when a teacher believes in you and gives you a special job because they know you can do it.

Judges 6:14: And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Judges 6:14 speaks of God empowering Gideon to act, whereas Exodus 4:10 highlights Moses' hesitance and feeling of inadequacy despite God’s call.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6-7

In Judges 6:14, Gideon is assured by God of his mission, but Jeremiah initially expresses doubt and reluctance about speaking for God, highlighting a contrast in response to divine mission.

Jeremiah 1:6-7: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:2-3

Judges 6:14 shows Gideon receiving a direct command and preparing to follow it, contrasting with Jonah, who receives a direct command but chooses to flee instead.

Jonah 1:2-3: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:69-74

While Gideon in Judges 6:14 eventually embraces his role, Peter denies his association with Jesus, showing a reluctance to embrace the call at that moment.

Matthew 26:69-74: But he denied before [them] all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
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