Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse shows that Joash is saying if Baal is really a god, he should be able to protect himself without anyone's help. Joash is challenging the people who are angry that his son broke Baal's altar, suggesting that a true god wouldn't need humans to defend him.

Judges 6:31: And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst [it is yet] morning: if he [be] a god, let him plead for himself, because [one] hath cast down his altar.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands having no other gods before God, contradicting Judges 6:31, which questions if Baal, a false god, needs defending.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:6-10

This passage mandates punishment for following other gods, contrary to Judges 6:31, where there is an argument against taking action against those defending Baal.

Deuteronomy 13:6-10: If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which [is] as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Elijah challenges the worship of Baal directly, opposing the non-confrontational stance implied in Judges 6:31.

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 Psalm 96:5

Declares that all gods of the nations are idols, opposing the idea in Judges 6:31 of not actively opposing Baal's defense.

Psalm 96:5: For all the gods of the nations [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

States that there is only one God and dismisses idols, contrasting with the passive approach in Judges 6:31 to those who support Baal.

1 Corinthians 8:4-6: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
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