Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Judges, God helped Gideon's small army by making their enemies confused and fight each other when they blew their trumpets. This made the enemies so scared that they all ran away to different places.

Judges 7:22: And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, [and] to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. [in: or, toward] [border: Heb. lip]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts the act of causing confusion and defeat among enemies by encouraging love and prayer for one's enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts taking vengeance into one's own hands as seen in Judges 7:22, advocating for letting God handle vengeance.

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 Exodus 14:14

Contradicts the self-initiated defeat of enemies, suggesting instead that the Lord shall fight for you.

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

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