Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse tells us that Gideon told his soldiers to blow trumpets together and shout to scare the enemies. This shows that God was helping Gideon and his soldiers win the battle in a special way.

Judges 7:18: When I blow with a trumpet, I and all that [are] with me, then blow ye the trumpets also on every side of all the camp, and say, [The sword] of the LORD, and of Gideon.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:6

This verse emphasizes not trusting in one's own weaponry or strength for victory. In contrast, Judges 7:18 describes a battle plan relying on a signal involving trumpets and shouting, suggesting a trust in specific actions for success.

Psalm 44:6: For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse declares that success comes "not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts," contradicting the depiction of Gideon's battle plan in Judges 7:18 that relies on a strategic execution of human actions.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

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