Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, God sent a special messenger to tell the people of Israel that He was the one who saved them from being slaves in Egypt. God wanted them to remember how He had taken care of them before.

Judges 6:8: That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage; [a prophet: Heb. a man a prophet]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Contradicts Judges 6:8 because where Judges 6:8 mentions the Lord sending a prophet, this verse assures God's direct presence and not sending intermediaries.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:20

States that God will send an angel, differing from Judges 6:8 that mentions a prophet being sent by God.

Exodus 23:20: Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Claims God creates peace and calamity, whereas Judges 6:8 speaks of deliverance from oppression.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

Suggests God does nothing without revealing it to prophets, while Judges 6:8 involves intervention before revelation.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with John 16:13

Promises guidance by the Spirit, contrasting with Judges 6:8 where guidance is given through a prophet.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Contradiction with John 14:16-17

Indicates the presence of the Holy Spirit as a guide, which contrasts with Judges 6:8 where guidance is given through a prophet.

John 14:16-17: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
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