Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 15:14

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

According to the author of the book of Judges, when Samson arrived at Lehi, God's Spirit filled him with great strength, and the ropes on his arms broke like burnt thread. This shows that God gave Samson special powers to help him fight his enemies.

Judges 15:14: [And] when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that [were] upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands. [loosed: Heb. were melted]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:6

Exodus 15:6 describes the LORD's power in delivering the people, while Judges 15:14 attributes the victory to the spirit coming upon Samson, highlighting human agency.

Exodus 15:6: Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

Isaiah 40:29 emphasizes God's role in giving strength to the weak, potentially conflicting with Samson’s personal empowerment in Judges 15:14.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Zechariah 4:6 emphasizes that victories are achieved through God's spirit, not personal might or power, contrasting with the focus on Samson's personal empowerment.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse speaks about God's strength being made perfect in weakness, contrasting with the verse in Judges where Samson's physical strength is paramount.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Psalm 46:1 highlights God as a refuge and strength, implying divine protection primarily, conflicting with a more human-centered narrative in Judges 15:14.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
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