Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Proverbs 16:9 suggests that individuals plan their paths, but the Lord directs their steps, while Judges 14:4 implies God orchestrates events directly, despite human intentions.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with James 1:13
James 1:13 states that God does not tempt anyone, contradicting Judges 14:4 where God's plan led to an encounter with temptation (a foreign woman).
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
2 Corinthians 6:14 advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, while Judges 14:4 describes God orchestrating Samson's desire to marry a Philistine.
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 2 Kings 18:7
2 Kings 18:7 declares that God was with Hezekiah because he followed God’s ways, unlike Samson who pursued an outsider in Judges 14:4 yet was part of God's plan.
2 Kings 18:7: And the LORD was with him; [and] he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Deuteronomy 7:3-4 commands Israel not to intermarry with other nations, which is counter to God's orchestrating Samson’s desire to marry a Philistine in Judges 14:4.
Deuteronomy 7:3-4: 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.
Paradox #1
Judges 14:4 could present a contradiction because it suggests that God was involved in Samson's desire to marry a Philistine woman, even though marrying outside the Israelite community was generally discouraged or forbidden. This raises questions about why God would guide someone toward a path that seems to contradict previously established rules or norms for Israel.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Judges 14:4 could be the idea of God using actions that seem morally questionable or wrong (like deception or breaking vows) to fulfill divine plans. This raises questions about God's role in events that involve morally complex situations and whether it's appropriate for divine purposes to be advanced through actions that appear inconsistent with moral teachings elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be seen as God using deceitful or morally questionable actions to fulfill His plans. It might seem conflicting that God would work through actions that appear to go against His own teachings on honesty and morality.