Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, God helped Gideon by getting people from different tribes to come together and join him. These people came from places like Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali to help in a big fight.

Judges 6:35: And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. [gathered: Heb. called]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Judges 6:35 involves calling people to war, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and bless enemies, promoting peace 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 6:35 involves mobilizing an army for battle, whereas Exodus 14:14 emphasizes trusting God to fight for you without physical combat.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

In Judges 6:35, the Israelites are preparing for revenge against the Midianites, but Romans 12:19 instructs believers to avoid seeking vengeance as it belongs to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Judges 6:35 calls for assembling forces for war, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future without war where nations will not learn war anymore.

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 Matthew 26:52

Gideon prepares for battle in Judges 6:35, but in Matthew 26:52, Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword, stating that those who take the sword will perish by it.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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