Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, God is telling Gideon to listen to what some enemy soldiers are saying. This will make Gideon feel brave and ready to go and face the big army with his helper, Phurah.

Judges 7:11: And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that [were] in the host. [armed men: or, ranks by five]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advocates for trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, which contrasts with the need for reassurance through eavesdropping in Judges 7:11.

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

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Encourages walking by faith, not by sight, whereas Judges 7:11 involves Gideon seeking a sign for reassurance.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Reminds believers not to fear and to trust in God's strength, while Gideon's fear in Judges 7:11 leads him to seek further reassurance from God.

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 Matthew 6:25

Urges followers not to worry about their needs, contrasting with Gideon's anxiety in Judges 7:11.

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?
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