Contradiction with Genesis 25:23
This verse contradicts Judges 13:12 as it discusses a prophecy about two nations and twins, involving struggle and destiny different from the specific instructions and divine purpose given to Samson's mother.
Genesis 25:23: And the LORD said unto her, Two nations [are] in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and [the one] people shall be stronger than [the other] people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
Contradiction with Exodus 4:10
Moses claims he's not eloquent and is slow of speech and tongue, contradicting the idea in Judges 13:12 of having a clear set of divine instructions for life from birth.
Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God instructs Samuel that humans look at outward appearances, but the Lord looks at the heart, contradicting the outward nazarite instruction emphasis in Judges 13:12.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5
God tells Jeremiah that he was known and set apart before conception, which emphasizes a predestination rather than the specific process outlined after birth as in Judges 13:12.
Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:18
This verse shows how John the Baptist was seen as having a demon due to his lifestyle choices that align differently from specific holy expectations described for Samson.
Matthew 11:18: For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
Contradiction with Mark 10:15
This verse emphasizes receiving the kingdom of God as a child, contradicting the idea of a strict set of lifelong behavioral instructions given from birth as in Judges 13:12.
Mark 10:15: Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Contradiction with Luke 9:59-60
Jesus instructed someone to follow Him without special rituals, contradicting the extensive preparatory Nazirite vows outlined for Samson’s life in Judges 13:12.
Luke 9:59-60: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This discusses all things working for good to those who love God, suggesting a broader divine plan not confined to strict birth instructions seen in Judges 13:12.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
This verse speaks of freedom in Christ, contradicting the specific lifelong binding Nazirite vows described in Judges 13:12.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
This passage emphasizes not being judged by external religious practices, contradicting the strict observance of conditions from birth portrayed in Judges 13:12.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]