Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 13:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 13:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 13:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, God's angel is telling the lady what not to eat or drink to keep a special promise with God. She must follow these rules carefully because they are important for the baby she is going to have.

Judges 13:14: She may not eat of any [thing] that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean [thing]: all that I commanded her let her observe.

Contradiction with Luke 10:8

Jesus instructs to eat whatever is provided, which contradicts the Nazarite restriction from eating unclean foods mentioned in Judges 13:14.

Luke 10:8: And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Paul suggests not to let anyone judge you by what you eat, contradicting the dietary restrictions imposed on Samson’s mother in Judges 13:14.

Colossians 2:16: 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]

Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15

Peter is told that no food is unclean, contradicting the dietary restrictions of Judges 13:14.

Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Jesus declares all foods clean, contradicting the specific dietary requirements in Judges 13:14.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
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