Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 13:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 13:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 13:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Samson was a special child chosen by God. As he grew up, God gave him many blessings and made him strong.

Judges 13:24: And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:27

This verse describes Esau and Jacob growing up, and it contrasts with Judges 13:24 by highlighting the different paths and characteristics of these individuals, not necessarily aligned with the divine favor described in Judges 13:24.

Genesis 25:27: And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob [was] a plain man, dwelling in tents.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse states that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, which contrasts with Judges 13:24 where the focus is on Samson's physical growth and divine blessing.

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 Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse emphasizes that time and chance happen to everyone, which can be seen as contradicting the notion of divine blessing described in Judges 13:24 where Samson is specially favored by God.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse declares that there is no respect of persons with God, contrasting with the special treatment and favor given to Samson in Judges 13:24.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

This verse indicates that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, which contrasts with the idea of special divine favor as stated in Judges 13:24.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse speaks of God choosing the foolish and weak things to shame the wise and strong, which can be seen as contradictory to the selection of Samson, a strong Nazarite, in Judges 13:24.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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