Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Gideon was a brave leader who surprised the enemy soldiers while they were not ready and defeated them. God helped Gideon win because he was doing what God wanted.

Judges 8:11: And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host: for the host was secure.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 8:11 depicts Gideon's violence against the enemy, whereas Matthew 5:44 advises loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you.

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 Exodus 20:13

Judges 8:11 involves killing in battle, which contrasts with Exodus 20:13's commandment, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking personal revenge, while Judges 8:11 describes Gideon's pursuit and attack on the enemy.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Encourages the act of feeding an enemy, which counters Gideon's actions of attacking them in Judges 8:11.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse talks about turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, contrasting with Gideon's military action in Judges 8:11.

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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