Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
This verse encourages giving freely to those who ask, contradicting Judges 8:24 where Gideon requests earrings from the spoils as a personal favor.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Acts 20:35
This verse emphasizes that it is more blessed to give than to receive, contrasting with Gideon's request for earrings for himself.
Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Contradiction with Luke 6:30
This verse advises to give to everyone who asks, but Judges 8:24 focuses on asking for goods rather than giving.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in Judges 8:24 could be the request for gold earrings from the people after achieving victory, which might be seen as encouraging materialism or greed. This could conflict with the moral teachings against coveting wealth.