Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the story of Gideon, God helped Gideon stand up to a false god named Baal. People gave Gideon a new name, Jerubbaal, which means "let Baal argue," because Gideon was brave and destroyed Baal's altar.

Judges 6:32: Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. [Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead] [Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse states "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," which contradicts with Judges 6:32 where it discusses the tolerance of Baal worship after Joash defends his actions.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

This verse commands not to follow other gods, directly opposing the implicit tolerance of Baal seen in Judges 6:32.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

"I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." This contradicts Judges 6:32 by emphasizing God's refusal to share glory with other deities.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse restates the command to worship only God, clashing with the implication of coexistence with Baalism in Judges 6:32.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

Although acknowledging the existence of many "gods" and "lords," it affirms there is but one God, unlike the scenario in Judges 6:32 where Baal is given a place among beliefs.

1 Corinthians 8:5-6: For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
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