Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27
While Judges 8:3 commends humility by acknowledging God's role in victory, Proverbs 25:27 warns against self-glorification, thus contradicting any implied self-credit for accomplishments.
Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Judges 8:3 exalts humility through Gideon's actions, whereas Matthew 23:12 highlights that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting any interpretation of self-assertion in Judges 8:3.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Judges 8:3 supports humility by attributing success to God, while Philippians 2:3 contradicts any aspect of conceit by promoting putting others before oneself, which Gideon successfully showed.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Judges 8:3 emphasizes humility's value as Gideon deflects glory to God, whereas James 4:6 asserts that God opposes the proud, potentially contradicting any lack of humility.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:7
Judges 8:3 conveys humility by honoring God's providence; 1 Corinthians 4:7 challenges any sense of personal boasting, opposing self-aggrandizement seen as prideful.
1 Corinthians 4:7: For who maketh thee to differ [from another]? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive [it], why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received [it]? [maketh...: Gr. distinguisheth thee]