Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, there were so many Midianites, Amalekites, and other people that it looked like a huge crowd of grasshoppers or as many grains of sand by the beach. They also had so many camels that no one could count them.

Judges 7:12: And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the children of the east lay along in the valley like grasshoppers for multitude; and their camels [were] without number, as the sand by the sea side for multitude.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

While Judges 7:12 describes the opposing forces as numerous and overwhelming, Isaiah 40:29 emphasizes God's power to strengthen and uplift the weak.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with Joshua 23:10

Judges 7:12 portrays an intimidating enemy, yet Joshua 23:10 assures that one man of Israel can chase a thousand with God's help.

Joshua 23:10: One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he [it is] that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:16

In contrast to the fearsome multitude in Judges 7:12, 2 Kings 6:16 provides reassurance that those with God's protection should not fear the enemy's numbers.

2 Kings 6:16: And he answered, Fear not: for they that [be] with us [are] more than they that [be] with them.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Although Judges 7:12 presents a formidable opposition, Romans 8:31 reminds believers that if God is for them, no enemy can prevail.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:1

This verse contradicts Judges 7:12 by encouraging the Israelites not to fear their numerous adversaries, highlighting God's presence with them.

Deuteronomy 20:1: When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

Judges 7:12 highlights the strength of numbers, whereas Psalm 33:16-17 argues that victory does not come from an army's size or a warrior's might but from God.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 14:6

Contrary to the overwhelming enemy forces in Judges 7:12, 1 Samuel 14:6 suggests that God can deliver victory regardless of the odds or the number of opposing forces.

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 1 John 4:4

While Judges 7:12 describes the intimidating Midianites, 1 John 4:4 assures believers that God within them is greater than any worldly force.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
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