Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachers, this part of the story shows how God's people, the Israelites, were having a hard time because other groups of people, like the Midianites and Amalekites, kept taking their food. It helps us understand that they needed help and would soon turn to God for guidance and support.

Judges 6:3: And [so] it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with Judges 6:3 where the Midianites are seen as adversaries to be overcome.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises not to seek vengeance but leave it to God, contradicting the military conflict in Judges 6:3.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:22

Promises divine intervention against enemies if God's voice is obeyed, contrasting Judges 6:3 where Israel is oppressed despite disobedience.

Exodus 23:22: But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. [an adversary...: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Encourages putting away the sword as those who take it will perish by it, contrasting the conflict situation in Judges 6:3.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding and caring for an enemy, which is a contrast to the adversarial situation depicted in Judges 6:3.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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