Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 13:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 13:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 13:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Manoah wanted to know the angel's name so they could say thank you and show respect when the angel's promise happened. It's like when someone does something really kind, you want to know their name to thank them properly.

Judges 13:17: And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What [is] thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27

This verse suggests that seeking one's own glory is not honorable, which contrasts with the angel of the Lord refusing to reveal his name when Manoah asks seemingly for the angel's honor.

Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.

Contradiction with John 12:43

It says people love the glory of men more than the glory of God, contradicting the angel's reluctance in Judges 13:17 to reveal his name for glory.

John 12:43: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God states He will not give His glory to another, contradicting the anticipation of knowing the angel’s name that Manoah seeks.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Warns against doing acts to be seen by others, suggesting that revealing one's identity for glory contrasts with the angel's response in the passage.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
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