Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Bible scholars, in the Book of Judges, the princes of Succoth didn’t believe Gideon would win against Zebah and Zalmunna, so they didn't want to help his hungry soldiers. They wanted proof that Gideon would succeed before sharing their bread.

Judges 8:6: And the princes of Succoth said, [Are] the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Encourages giving to those who ask, which contrasts with the refusal in Judges 8:6.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

Instructs to give to everyone who asks, contradictory to the response in Judges 8:6.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

Advises not to withhold good from those to whom it is due, opposing the denial in Judges 8:6.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

Highlights the importance of providing for those in need, contrasting the non-supportive attitude in Judges 8:6.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

Questions the love of God in those who close their hearts to others' needs, opposite of the actions in Judges 8:6.

1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be the refusal of help to someone in need. This could conflict with the broader biblical theme of kindness and aiding others.

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