Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
This verse emphasizes that a soft answer turns away wrath, which can be seen as contradictory because Judges 8:2 highlights a specific diplomatic response amidst potential conflict, showing not a general principle but a strategic response to a threat.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Here, Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek, a personal response to hostility, whereas Judges 8:2 deals with a collective, diplomatic negotiation rather than personal submission or passive resistance.
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 James 3:17
This verse speaks to the qualities of heavenly wisdom being pure, peaceable, and gentle, which may appear contradictory to the strategic and potentially cunning nature of Gideon's response in Judges 8:2.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
This verse encourages living peaceably with all men as much as possible, contradicting the context in Judges 8:2 where peace is brokered through a strategic placation rather than general peaceful living.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:37
It portrays a vision of peace through righteousness, which appears to contradict the situational peace achieved through negotiation in Judges 8:2, highlighting a broader spiritual peace instead of situational conflict resolution.
Psalm 37:37: Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.