Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 14:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 14:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 14:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the people were worried and wanted Samson's wife to get the secret about the riddle from Samson by asking him, or they would hurt her and her family. They were scared because they thought they might lose something they had.

Judges 14:15: And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson's wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father's house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? [is it] not [so]? [take...: Heb. possess us, or, impoverish us?]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Judges 14:15 involves coercion and threats, demanding a solution through fear, whereas Matthew 5:39 advocates for non-resistance and turning the other cheek instead of responding with aggression or threats.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

In Judges 14:15, the approach is one of revenge and intimidation for personal gain, while Romans 12:17 advises not to repay evil for evil, but to strive for honorable conduct.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

The coercion in Judges 14:15 is contrary to 1 Peter 3:9, which encourages not retaliating with insult but instead responding with blessing, doing the opposite of what is done to you.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9

The verse in Judges involves exploiting a relationship through betrayal, while Proverbs 17:9 values covering an offense and preserving friendship, not exploiting personal connections.

Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Judges 14:15 is marked by bitterness and wrath, as seen in the threats, which contrasts with Ephesians 4:31 that instructs believers to put away all bitterness, wrath, and anger.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Paradox #1

Judges 14:15 involves persuading someone to betray their loved one to get an answer, which can conflict with the moral value of loyalty to family or partners. It may show inconsistency in upholding honest and faithful relationships.

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