Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people in the city were upset and wanted Joash to hand over his son, Gideon, because he destroyed their special place where they worshipped a false god named Baal. They believed Gideon should be punished for doing this.

Judges 6:30: Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the grove that [was] by it.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worship of no other gods, contradicting the call to execute Gideon for destroying the altar of Baal in Judges 6:30, as it supports monotheism.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:5

This verse instructs the destruction of pagan altars, contradicting the reaction in Judges 6:30, which demands punishment for doing so.

Deuteronomy 7:5: But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. [their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:40

This verse describes the punishment and execution of Baal's prophets, which contrasts with the demand for Gideon's death for opposing Baal worship in Judges 6:30.

1 Kings 18:40: And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. [Take: or, Apprehend]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:13

This verse commands the destruction of images and altars of foreign gods, contradicting the outrage against Gideon’s actions in Judges 6:30.

Exodus 34:13: But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves: [images: Heb. statues]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:3

This verse calls for tearing down altars of other gods, contradicting the reaction in Judges 6:30 where Gideon is threatened for doing exactly that.

Deuteronomy 12:3: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. [overthrow: Heb. break down]

Paradox #1

Judges 6:30 mentions people wanting to punish someone for destroying an altar to a different god. This could be seen as a moral conflict because it raises questions about punishment for actions inspired by religious beliefs, particularly actions that oppose idolatry, which is elsewhere forbidden in biblical teachings. It shows a tension between respecting community traditions and following what one believes is a divine command.

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