Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, God told Gideon to watch how the soldiers drank water and pick only the ones who drank like a dog by lapping with their tongues. This was God's way of helping Gideon choose the right people for an important job.

Judges 7:5: So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and bless opponents, while Judges 7:5 is part of a narrative leading to battle.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contrasting with the preparation for battle in Judges 7:5.

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 James 4:1

This verse questions the source of wars and fighting, aligning with a message against conflict, whereas Judges 7:5 is part of gearing up for war.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peacefully with all, which contrasts with the military actions associated with the context of Judges 7:5.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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