Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, God helped Gideon and his friends make the enemies so scared that they ran away. Even though Gideon's group was small, they trusted God and won because He was with them.

Judges 7:21: And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states that safety is of the Lord, suggesting reliance on divine intervention, contrasting with Judges 7:21 where victory is achieved through standing their ground.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

This verse instructs to stand still and witness God's salvation, as opposed to the active stance in Judges 7:21 where men stood in their places ready for battle.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Here, the Lord will fight for you, indicating less human action compared to Judges 7:21 where the men stood their ground.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

This verse emphasizes that the Lord goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, contrasting with the need to stand firm as in Judges 7:21.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Advises to be still, contradicting Judges 7:21 where active presence on the battlefield is required.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Suggests that in returning and rest shall be salvation, which is inconsistent with the action of standing in place as in Judges 7:21.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus explains that His kingdom is not of this world, reflecting a non-violent approach contrary to the military stance in Judges 7:21.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, contrasting the military context of Judges 7:21 where standing in battle is central.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, in contrast to the implied readiness for battle in Judges 7:21.

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.
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