Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Judges 6:33 discusses the gathering of forces for battle, whereas Matthew 5:44 advocates for loving and praying for one's enemies, highlighting a peaceful resolution over conflict.
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 Exodus 14:14
Judges 6:33 describes a preparation for human-led battle, while Exodus 14:14 emphasizes that the Lord will fight for you, suggesting reliance on divine intervention rather than human assembly.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17-18
In response to the mobilization for war in Judges 6:33, Romans 12:17-18 advises repaying no one evil for evil and living peaceably with all, contradicting the idea of gearing up for conflict.
Romans 12:17-18: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Judges 6:33 involves assembling forces for war, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations do not engage in warfare, advocating for peace instead of martial preparations.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
The call to battle in Judges 6:33 contrasts with 1 Peter 3:9, which instructs not to repay evil with evil but rather with blessing, promoting a non-retaliatory approach.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with James 4:1-2
While Judges 6:33 speaks of uniting for battle, James 4:1-2 points out that wars and fights come from selfish desires, hinting at the folly behind conflicts versus the unity portrayed in Judges.
James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Similar to Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:3 speaks against nations engaging in war, presenting an ideal of peace that contradicts the wartime assembly seen in Judges 6:33.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]