Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the people were surprised and wanted to know who broke their idol. When they asked around, they found out it was Gideon, the son of Joash, who did it.

Judges 6:29: And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Judges 6:29 involves Gideon's actions against idolatry, whereas Exodus 20:3 commands the worship of God alone, highlighting the Israelites' previous disobedience.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Judges 6:25

This verse explains the action Gideon took that led to Judges 6:29, showing the contradiction in Israelites worshipping Baal despite God's commandments against idolatry.

Judges 6:25: And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that [is] by it: [even: or, and]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Contrasts with Judges 6:29 by depicting a scene where Elijah challenges the people to choose between God and Baal, showing continued idolatry as an ongoing issue.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:11

Points out the absurdity of exchanging their glory for worthless idols, contradicting Judges 6:29 where the people are surprised by the destruction of Baal's altar.

Jeremiah 2:11: Hath a nation changed [their] gods, which [are] yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for [that which] doth not profit.

Contradiction with Judges 2:11-13

Describes the Israelites turning to Baal, contrasting with Judges 6:29 where Gideon's actions against Baal's altar surprise them, highlighting their inconsistent faithfulness.

Judges 2:11-13: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:
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