Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, God is telling the leader Gideon that if he is scared, he can go with his helper Phurah to feel braver. It's like when you feel scared in the dark, and your friend goes with you so you are not alone.

Judges 7:10: But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises to trust in the Lord with all one's heart and not to rely on one's own understanding, which could contradict Gideon's need for reassurance before acting as directed by God in Judges 7:10.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse encourages not to worry about what you will eat, drink, or wear, contrasting with Gideon's hesitance and fear of carrying out God's plan without additional reassurance.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse urges not to fear and assures God's support and strength, which could contradict Judges 7:10 where Gideon requires further reassurance despite having God's promise.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse states that all things can be done through Christ who strengthens, contrasting with Gideon's need for further confidence from God before proceeding.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse promises peace and advises against a troubled heart, which could be seen in contradiction to Gideon's fear requiring additional assurance in Judges 7:10.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse commands strength and courage, promising God's presence, which opposes Gideon's fear and hesitation in needing to hear reassurance in Judges 7:10.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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