Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people were not nice or thankful to Gideon's family, even though Gideon had done many good things for them. They forgot about the kindness he had shown to Israel.

Judges 8:35: Neither shewed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, [namely], Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shewed unto Israel.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse emphasizes honoring one's parents (and by extension their values and work), which contrasts with Judges 8:35, where the people fail to show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal (Gideon) despite his deeds for Israel.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:24

This verse encourages serving the Lord faithfully with all your heart in gratitude for His works, whereas Judges 8:35 reflects ingratitude towards Gideon's family despite his contributions.

1 Samuel 12:24: Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great [things] he hath done for you. [how...: or, what a great thing]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:13

This proverb warns that evil will not depart from the house of those who repay good with evil, contrasting with Judges 8:35 where the good done by Gideon is repaid with ingratitude.

Proverbs 17:13: Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:10

This verse reassures that God is not unjust to forget the work and love shown in His name, contradicting the forgetfulness of the Israelites regarding Gideon's house as mentioned in Judges 8:35.

Hebrews 6:10: For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

This verse, which is about treating others as you wish to be treated, contrasts with the behavior of the Israelites in Judges 8:35, who failed to show appreciation and kindness to Gideon's family.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Judges 8:35 could be seen in the failure to show gratitude and loyalty. The people did not acknowledge the good done for them by Gideon and his family, which could be seen as a conflict between the expectation of gratitude and their actual behavior. This reflects a moral inconsistency between valuing justice and showing appreciation.

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