Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Gideon was upset because his brothers were hurt, and he told the people that if they had kept his brothers safe, he would not hurt them. Gideon wanted to show that taking care of family is very important.

Judges 8:19: And he said, They [were] my brethren, [even] the sons of my mother: [as] the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Gideon's act of avenging by killing in Judges 8:19.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love and pray for enemies, contradicting Gideon's revengeful killing in Judges 8:19.

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

This verse advises against taking vengeance, contradicting Gideon’s action of vengeance in Judges 8:19.

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 24:29

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the retribution in Judges 8:19.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Paradox #1

Judges 8:19 could present a contradiction because it involves killing as revenge, which might conflict with the broader biblical message of forgiveness and compassion toward others.

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