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: