Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Manoah wanted to give a special gift to God, so he brought a young goat as an offering. When he did this, something amazing happened, and Manoah and his wife watched in awe.

Judges 13:19: So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered [it] upon a rock unto the LORD: and [the angel] did wondrously; and Manoah and his wife looked on.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, contrasting the angelic acceptance of Manoah's offering in Judges 13:19.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

States that it's impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, challenging the significance of Manoah's burnt offering.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Declares God's preference for mercy and knowledge of Him rather than burnt offerings, which contradicts the act of offering by Manoah.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
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