Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 14:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 14:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 14:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Samson's wife cried every day during their wedding week until he shared a secret with her. Then, she told the secret to her people.

Judges 14:17: And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people. [the seven...: or, the rest of the seven days]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

This verse condemns revealing secrets, whereas in Judges 14:17, Samson's wife reveals his secret.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse emphasizes that lying lips are an abomination, whereas Samson's wife deceives him in Judges 14:17.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse suggests a gentle answer prevents anger, yet in Judges 14:17, Samson's wife's continual weeping leads to him giving in.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

This verse advises that a fool utters their whole mind, whereas in Judges 14:17, Samson eventually tells his secret under pressure.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:33

This verse advises wives to respect their husbands, while Samson's wife betrays him in Judges 14:17.

Ephesians 5:33: Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife [see] that she reverence [her] husband.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could relate to the theme of betrayal and manipulation in relationships. It may present a tension between honesty and deceit when Samson's wife pressures him into revealing a secret. This can be seen as conflicting with values of trust and integrity within personal relationships.

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