Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Gideon made a special place to honor God and named it "The Lord Gives Peace." This shows that Gideon wanted to remember God for bringing calm and safety to his people.

Judges 6:24: Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it [is] yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. [Jehovahshalom: that is, The LORD send peace]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

This verse describes the Lord as a man of war, contrasting with Judges 6:24's depiction of the Lord as peace.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He came not to bring peace but a sword, which contradicts the peaceful portrayal in Judges 6:24.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:11

This verse criticizes false assurances of peace, contrasting with the genuine peace of Judges 6:24.

Jeremiah 8:11: For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

It warns that sudden destruction comes when people declare peace, conflicting with the peace described in Judges 6:24.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

Declares there is no peace for the wicked, which contrasts with Judges 6:24's overall message of peace.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus says He brings division, not peace, contradicting the altar of peace in Judges 6:24.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Micah 3:5

Warns against prophets who declare peace when there is none, contrasting the peace in Judges 6:24.

Micah 3:5: Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Reflects peace as part of heavenly wisdom, yet acknowledges conflicts, providing a more complex view compared to Judges 6:24’s simple peace declaration.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

States there is no peace to the wicked, suggesting a limit to peace that's not in Judges 6:24.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
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