Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the story is about a brave leader named Gideon who chased two bad kings and caught them. This made Gideon and his people very happy because it helped protect them from their enemies.

Judges 8:12: And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. [discomfited: Heb. terrified]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse encourages turning the other cheek rather than pursuing vengeance or capturing enemies, contrasting with the martial victory in Judges 8:12.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises leaving vengeance to God, opposing the self-initiated pursuit and capture in Judges 8:12.

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

Promises that the Lord will fight for the Israelites, unlike the active pursuit by Gideon in Judges 8:12.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Suggests waiting for the Lord for deliverance rather than seeking it through one's own capture efforts like in Judges 8:12.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Commands love for enemies, which contrasts with the act of capturing enemy leaders as in Judges 8:12.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises against repaying evil with evil, contrasting with the pursuit and capture of enemies in Judges 8:12.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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