Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Gideon asked the people of a town called Succoth for bread because his men were very tired and needed strength to keep chasing the enemy kings. He wanted to help his people win and keep them safe.

Judges 8:5: And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they [be] faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Judges 8:5 involves Gideon asking for help, while Proverbs 25:21 encourages giving to your enemy without them asking.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In Judges 8:5, Gideon seeks aid for his men during a pursuit, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and pray for those who may even be persecuting you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Judges 8:5 demonstrates a specific solicited request for assistance, while Luke 6:27 instructs to love and do good without solicitation, even towards enemies.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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