Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the Midianites were strong and caused trouble for the people of Israel, making them hide in caves and safe places in the mountains. The Israelites had to live in these hidden places because they were afraid and needed protection.

Judges 6:2: And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: [and] because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which [are] in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. [prevailed: Heb. was strong]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Judges 6:2 mentions the Israelites hiding, while Deuteronomy 31:6 encourages them to be strong and courageous, implying they should not fear or hide.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Judges 6:2 describes the Israelites' fear leading to hiding, whereas Isaiah 41:10 assures them God is with them, so they should not fear.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Judges 6:2 depicts Israelites in fear and hiding, but Joshua 1:9 commands them to be bold, strong, and not frightened because God is with them.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

Judges 6:2 shows the Israelites in fear, while Psalm 27:1 emphasizes the Lord as a source of light and salvation, indicating there should be no fear.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Judges 6:2 reflects fear, whereas 2 Timothy 1:7 states God gives power, love, and a sound mind, not a spirit of fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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