Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 8:8

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

According to the author of the book of Judges, Gideon went to a place called Penuel and asked the people for help, just like he did in another town. But the people in Penuel said no, just like the people in the first town.

Judges 8:8: And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered [him].

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Judges 8:8 shows refusal of help, whereas this verse emphasizes showing kindness to the poor as lending unto the Lord and receiving recompense.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Judges 8:8 details a refusal to aid, while this verse advises giving to those who ask and not turning them away.

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

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

Judges 8:8 involves denial of assistance, contradicting this verse which criticizes saying kind words without providing for physical needs.

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