Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, God tells Gideon that He will be with him and help him defeat the Midianites easily. This means Gideon doesn't have to be afraid because God will make him strong and help him win.

Judges 6:16: And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

This verse contradicts with Judges 6:16 because Moses expresses self-doubt about his speaking abilities, whereas in Judges 6:16, God assures Gideon of His presence and victory.

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 Judges 3:28

This verse contradicts with Judges 6:16 as it emphasizes the people's need to fight under Ehud's leadership, while Judges 6:16 assures victory through God's direct involvement.

Judges 3:28: And he said unto them, Follow after me: for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, and suffered not a man to pass over.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:42

This verse contradicts with Judges 6:16 because it warns the Israelites that they will not succeed due to God's absence, whereas Judges 6:16 assures Gideon of success because God is with him.

Numbers 14:42: Go not up, for the LORD [is] not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

The contradiction here is that the battle is said to be the Lord's, focusing on divine intervention, while Judges 6:16 emphasizes human action with divine assurance.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:3

This verse contradicts Judges 6:16 by attributing victory to God's power, not human effort, contrasting with the assurance given to Gideon's active role with God's presence.

Psalm 44:3: For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
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