Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Gideon listened to God but was scared of what his family and the townspeople might think. So, he decided to do what God asked him at night when no one could see him.

Judges 6:27: Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: and [so] it was, because he feared his father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not do [it] by day, that he did [it] by night.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse emphasizes fearing God rather than humans, contradicting Gideon's fear of his family and the citymen.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Perfect love casts out fear, conflicting with Gideon's fear of his family's reaction.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

Calls for pleasing God over people, whereas Gideon feared his family's opinion.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:6

States that fear of man is needless with God on your side, opposing Gideon's fear.

Psalm 118:6: The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? [on...: Heb. for me]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages fearlessness because God is present, unlike Gideon's fearful approach.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be about acting in secrecy due to fear of retribution versus the value of acting openly and bravely. It highlights a tension between self-preservation and moral courage.

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