Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 14:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 14:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 14:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Samson saw a woman from a group of people called the Philistines and wanted to know her more. This shows that Samson was curious about people who were different from his own family.

Judges 14:1: And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3

This verse commands the Israelites not to intermarry with foreign nations, which contrasts with Samson's desire for a Philistine woman in Judges 14:1.

Deuteronomy 7:3: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

This verse advises believers not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, contradicting Samson’s intention to marry a Philistine, who would be an unbeliever.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Exodus 34:16

Warns against taking foreign wives, as they might lead to idolatry, contradicting Samson's pursuit of a Philistine woman.

Exodus 34:16: And thou take of their daughters unto thy sons, and their daughters go a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:25

Nehemiah rebukes the Israelites for marrying foreign women, contrasting Samson’s actions in seeking a Philistine wife.

Nehemiah 13:25: And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, [saying], Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves. [cursed: or, reviled]

Contradiction with Joshua 23:12-13

Warns that intermingling with the nations around them will lead to God withdrawing His support, contrary to Samson's engagement with a Philistine.

Joshua 23:12-13: Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, [even] these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you:
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