Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, God’s Spirit gave Gideon strength and courage. So, Gideon blew a trumpet to call his family and friends to help him.

Judges 6:34: But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. [came...: Heb. clothed] [gathered: Heb. called]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

This verse describes the Spirit of the LORD departing from Saul, contradicting Judges 6:34 where the Spirit of the LORD comes upon Gideon.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-12

These verses describe God not being in the wind, earthquake, or fire but in a still small voice, which contrasts with the dramatic coming of the Spirit upon Gideon.

1 Kings 19:11-12: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with John 14:17

This verse speaks of the Spirit of truth dwelling with believers and being in them, which contrasts with Judges 6:34 that depicts the Spirit coming upon Gideon temporarily for empowerment.

John 14:17: [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures that God will never leave or forsake, contradicting the notion in Judges 6:34 that the Spirit comes upon someone only at specific times.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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