Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3
This verse advises against intermarriage with foreign nations, which contradicts Samson's desire to marry a Philistine woman in Judges 14:2.
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 against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contrasting with Samson's intention to marry a Philistine woman who was not an Israelite.
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
This passage warns against taking daughters of other nations as wives, as it may lead Israelites to stray from their faith, which contrasts with Samson's actions in Judges 14:2.
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 1 Kings 11:2
This verse highlights the danger of marrying foreign women who might turn one's heart away from God, which is similar to the situation Samson seeks in Judges 14:2.
1 Kings 11:2: Of the nations [concerning] which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: [for] surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:25
This verse shows Nehemiah rebuking Israelites for marrying foreign women, contradicting the acceptance of Samson's desire in Judges 14:2.
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 Ezra 9:12
This verse explicitly prohibits giving daughters in marriage to people of other nations, which stands against the action Samson desires to take in Judges 14:2.
Ezra 9:12: Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave [it] for an inheritance to your children for ever.
Contradiction with Joshua 23:12-13
This warns of intermixing with other nations and making marriages with them, opposing Samson's wish in Judges 14:2 to marry from the Philistines.
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:
Paradox #1
Judges 14:2 could be seen as conflicting with earlier teachings about marrying within the Israelite community, such as directives in Deuteronomy that discourage marrying outside of one's faith. The verse might appear to contradict these teachings because it involves choosing a spouse from a different group.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in Judges 14:2 is the issue of intermarriage. The Israelites were generally instructed not to marry people from other nations to avoid being led astray from their beliefs. However, in this verse, Samson expresses a desire to marry a Philistine woman, which could be seen as inconsistent with those earlier instructions. This could reflect broader historical tensions between following cultural traditions and personal desires.
Paradox #3
Samson wants to marry a Philistine woman, which contradicts the Israelite law advising against marrying non-Israelites. This creates a conflict because Samson is an Israelite leader supposed to follow God's laws.