Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse is about a man named Gideon who wants to make sure he is really talking to God. Gideon asks for a sign to know that God is with him and helping him.

Judges 6:17: And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16

It warns against testing God, whereas Judges 6:17 involves Gideon asking for a sign.

Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:7

Jesus condemns putting God to the test, contrasting with Gideon's request for proof.

Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]
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