Contradiction with Matthew 5:32
This verse contradicts Judges 14:20 by stating that divorcing a wife, except for fornication, causes her to commit adultery, suggesting a permanence in marriage contrary to the eventual separation in Judges 14:20.
Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
This verse contradicts Judges 14:20 by expressing God's hatred for divorce or putting away a spouse, which contrasts with the dissolution implied by "his wife was given to his companion."
Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:31
This verse contradicts Judges 14:20 as it describes the union of a man and woman in marriage as becoming "one flesh," signifying a lasting bond that contradicts the transfer of Samson's wife to another man.
Ephesians 5:31: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
This verse contradicts Judges 14:20 by instructing married couples not to separate, whereas Judges 14:20 describes the separation of Samson from his wife.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband: