Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this story shows how God helped Gideon and his friends win a big fight using only trumpets and lights, showing that God is very powerful. It teaches that God can help us, even if we feel small and afraid.

Judges 7:20: And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow [withal]: and they cried, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Contradicts by advocating non-retaliation and turning the other cheek, whereas Judges 7:20 describes a military attack.

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 Exodus 14:14

Contradicts by advising to hold peace and let God fight, unlike Judges 7:20 where people actively engage in battle.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with the active warfare in Judges 7:20.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, conflicting with the battle context of Judges 7:20.

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]
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