Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Gideon was telling his friends to watch him and copy what he does so they can win the battle together. He wanted everyone to work as a team and listen carefully to achieve their goal.

Judges 7:17: And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be [that], as I do, so shall ye do.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

This verse encourages individuals to let their own light shine before others, rather than following someone else's lead as in Judges 7:17.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse shows the Israelites rejecting God's leadership in favor of a king, contrasting with Gideon's call for the people to follow God's chosen leader.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22

This verse advises not to follow or rely on man, which contrasts with Gideon's instruction for the people to follow his example.

Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:12-13

These verses highlight divisions among people when they follow different leaders, contradicting the unified following shown in Judges 7:17.

1 Corinthians 1:12-13: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting or following man, contrasting with Gideon asking others to follow him.

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.
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