Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse shows how Gideon and his men used a clever plan with trumpets and jars to surprise their enemies. God helped them even though they only had a small group of people.

Judges 7:19: So Gideon, and the hundred men that [were] with him, came unto the outside of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch; and they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers that [were] in their hands.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse emphasizes the Lord fighting for you without needing to do anything, whereas Judges 7:19 involves an active military tactic.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek instead of using force, contrasting with the military action in Judges 7:19.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse speaks against taking vengeance, while Judges 7:19 narrates a military engagement led by Gideon.

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 Matthew 26:52

This verse states that those who take up the sword shall perish by it, conflicting with the militant actions in Judges 7:19.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a time of peace without war, contrary to the battle described in Judges 7:19.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages loving your enemies, contrasting with the battle tactics in Judges 7:19.

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