Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse means that God told Gideon, the leader of the Israelites, to be brave and go to the enemy camp because God had already made sure Gideon would win. It shows that God was helping and giving courage to Gideon.

Judges 7:9: And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trust in the Lord without leaning on personal understanding, which contrasts with Gideon needing reassurance from God in Judges 7:9.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse encourages being still and knowing God’s power, whereas in Judges 7:9, immediate action is commanded.

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 41:10

Here, there is an assurance of God's presence and strength without needing a sign, unlike Gideon's need for reassurance before action in Judges 7:9.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:31

Jesus rebukes Peter for having little faith, contrasting with Gideon's need for continued signs and reassurances despite previous assurances.

Matthew 14:31: And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

The definition of faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see may contrast with Gideon's need for physical reassurance from God.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
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