Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Gideon wanted to make sure that God would help him save his people, so he asked for a special sign with a piece of wool. If the wool was wet but the ground was dry, he would know that God was telling him the truth.

Judges 6:37: Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; [and] if the dew be on the fleece only, and [it be] dry upon all the earth [beside], then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:7

This verse contradicts Judges 6:37 by advising not to test God, whereas Judges 6:37 describes Gideon asking God for a sign.

Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16

This verse contradicts Judges 6:37 by commanding not to put God to the test, contrasting with Gideon's request for a sign in Judges 6:37.

Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.

Contradiction with Exodus 17:7

This verse contradicts Judges 6:37 by highlighting a warning against testing the Lord, whereas Judges 6:37 involves Gideon requesting a sign from God.

Exodus 17:7: And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? [Massah: that is, Temptation] [Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Judges 6:37 could be seen as the issue of testing God. In general, faith is often portrayed as trusting without needing signs. However, this verse involves asking for a sign as proof. This might conflict with the idea that true faith should not require signs or tests.

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