Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Manoah wanted to understand God's plan for the special baby that was promised to him and his wife. So, he prayed and asked God to send the angel again to help them know how to raise the child right.

Judges 13:8: Then Manoah intreated the LORD, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 13:8 shows Manoah seeking guidance from God, while Proverbs 3:5 advises leaning not on one's own understanding, which could be interpreted as not needing to seek further clarification.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Judges 13:8 has Manoah asking for wisdom regarding raising a child, while James 1:5 suggests directly asking God for wisdom instead of through intermediary requests.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:8

In Judges 13:8, Manoah asks for God's help even though in Matthew 6:8 it says God knows what we need before we ask, implying such requests might be unnecessary.

Matthew 6:8: Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Manoah's request in Judges 13:8 seeks guidance on the outward actions, while 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that God looks at the heart, suggesting the internal disposition is more crucial than external instructions.

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]
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