Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 13:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 13:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 13:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, God sent an angel to tell a woman who couldn't have children that she would have a baby boy. This message was a special promise from God, showing that He can make amazing things happen.

Judges 13:3: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou [art] barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.

Contradiction with Genesis 16:11

This verse describes another angelic announcement of a miraculous birth, but the circumstances and outcomes differ, presenting a contrasting narrative to Samson's birth announcement in Judges 13:3.

Genesis 16:11: And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou [art] with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. [Ishmael: that is, God shall hear]

Contradiction with Matthew 1:20

This verse presents an angelic visitation proclaiming the birth of Jesus, highlighting differences in the nature and implications of the births, contrasting with the announcement in Judges 13:3.

Matthew 1:20: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. [conceived: Gr. begotten]

Contradiction with Luke 1:13

This verse involves an angelic proclamation of John's birth, which contrasts with Samson's announcement in terms of the surrounding circumstances and the nature of the prophecy.

Luke 1:13: But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
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