Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Gideon came to the town of Succoth and showed the people he had caught Zebah and Zalmunna. He reminded them how they refused to help him and his tired soldiers earlier, asking if he really had caught them.

Judges 8:15: And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, [Are] the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men [that are] weary?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Judges 8:15 describes Gideon's confrontation with the elders for mocking and refusal of aid; Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, promoting a contrary attitude to Gideon's reproof.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 8:15 depicts Gideon's admonishment of the elders, whereas Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies and blessing those who curse 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 Romans 12:19

In Judges 8:15, Gideon issues judgment on the elders, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance.

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 James 2:13

Judges 8:15 shows Gideon's harsh judgment, contradicting James 2:13's message that mercy triumphs over judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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