Contradiction with Matthew 19:26
In Judges 7:1, Gideon gathers an army believing numbers are necessary for victory, while Matthew 19:26 emphasizes that "with God all things are possible," implying reliance on divine power rather than human strength or numbers.
Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 14:6
Judges 7:1 involves Gideon preparing a large army, whereas in 1 Samuel 14:6, Jonathan states that the LORD can save "by many or by few," suggesting that sheer numbers are not essential for victory.
1 Samuel 14:6: And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
In Judges 7:1, the focus is initially on assembling men for battle. Zechariah 4:6 underscores that success comes "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts," contrasting with Gideon's initial approach.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Judges 7:1 depicts the preparation for battle with a large group, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 notes that "the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong," suggesting outcomes are not always determined by strength in numbers.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.