Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this story shows how Gideon, the leader, asked a young man to tell him who the important people in the city of Succoth were. The young man wrote down the names of seventy-seven leaders for Gideon.

Judges 8:14: And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, and the elders thereof, [even] threescore and seventeen men. [described: Heb. writ]

Contradiction with Exodus 3:14

While Judges 8:14 records an action involving human interaction and accounting, Exodus 3:14 deals with God's self-identification, focusing on divine nature without any human control or inquiry.

Exodus 3:14: And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Judges 8:14 involves an inquiry that passes judgment on people of Succoth, contradicting Matthew 7:1 which advises against judging others.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Luke 23:34

Judges 8:14 involves an act of confrontation, whereas Luke 23:34 reflects forgiveness towards those who commit wrongs, suggesting an opposing response.

Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Judges 8:14 involves rash action and questioning, contrasting James 1:19's advice to be slow to speak and anger, promoting patience instead of confrontation.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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