Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this story shows how God helped Gideon and his small army by giving them a clever plan to scare their enemies with trumpets and lights hidden in jars. Even though they were few, God guided them to win without needing many weapons.

Judges 7:16: And he divided the three hundred men [into] three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers. [a trumpet...: Heb. trumpets in the hand of all of them] [lamps: or, firebrands, or, torches]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 7:16 details a battle strategy, while Matthew 5:44 promotes loving and praying for enemies instead of engaging in battle.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Judges 7:16 shows Gideon preparing for battle, while Exodus 14:14 emphasizes that the Lord will fight for you, encouraging people to hold their peace.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 7:16 involves taking vengeance through a planned attack, conflicting with Romans 12:19, which advises against taking revenge and leaving it to God's wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

The anger involved in a military assault in Judges 7:16 contrasts with James 1:20, which states that human anger does not produce God's righteousness.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

The use of force in Judges 7:16 contradicts Luke 6:27 where Jesus teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Judges 7:16 illustrates an act of vengeance, contradicting Proverbs 20:22 which advises not to repay evil but wait for the Lord’s deliverance.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Pursuing harm in Judges 7:16 stands against 1 Thessalonians 5:15, which instructs believers to always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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