Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands the people to have no other gods before the Lord, contradicting Judges 8:33, where the Israelites worshiped Baal-berith.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse instructs not to follow other gods, unlike Judges 8:33, where the Israelites strayed to worship Baal-berith.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Judges 2:12
Warns against abandoning God to worship other gods, directly contrasting with the Israelites turning to Baal-berith in Judges 8:33.
Judges 2:12: And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that [were] round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
Stresses worshiping no other gods, in contradiction to Judges 8:33 where the Israelites served Baal-berith.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Elijah challenges Israel to choose one God, contrasting with their choice to worship Baal-berith in Judges 8:33.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Directs to not follow other gods or provoke the Lord to anger, unlike their actions in Judges 8:33 worshiping Baal-berith.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:4
Emphasizes that there is no savior besides God, conflicting with the Israelites' worship of Baal-berith in Judges 8:33.
Hosea 13:4: Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:19
Warns that following other gods leads to destruction, yet the Israelites worshiped Baal-berith in Judges 8:33.
Deuteronomy 8:19: And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Judges 8:33 could be seen as how people quickly forgot the good deeds and leadership of Gideon after his death, turning away from their commitment to God. This reflects a theme of ingratitude and faithlessness, which can be seen as conflicting with values of loyalty and remembrance.