Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Gideon felt happy and thankful after hearing the dream and what it meant, so he praised God. Then, he told his friends that God had given them victory over the Midianites.

Judges 7:15: And it was [so], when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian. [interpretation: Heb. breaking]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse suggests that safety and victory come solely from the Lord, while Judges 7:15 attributes the victory to a revealed dream and interpretation, showing human elements in the process.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

These verses point out that no king is saved by the size of his army, contrasting with the victory in Judges 7:15 which involves reducing the number of men.

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 Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man, whereas Judges 7:15 implies a level of trust in Gideon's leadership and the interpretation of a dream by his servant.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Here, reliance on horses and chariots is discouraged, while Judges 7:15 involves strategic human actions in warfare under God's revelation.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
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