Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 15:15

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

According to the author of the book of Judges, God gave Samson special strength to defeat many enemies using just an animal's bone. This story shows that with God's help, Samson could do amazing things, even with simple tools.

Judges 15:15: And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith. [new: Heb. moist]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 15:15 depicts Samson killing men, which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advocates for non-retaliation "turn the other cheek," which contradicts Samson's act of violence with the jawbone.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting Samson's revenge-driven actions in Judges 15:15.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Suggests showing kindness to one's enemy instead of violence, contrasting Samson's deadly actions.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

Emphasizes that battles are the Lord’s, not to be won with weapons like Samson’s jawbone, thus contradicting the act depicted in Judges 15:15.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.

Paradox #1

Judges 15:15 mentions Samson using a donkey's jawbone to kill a thousand men. The contradiction or inconsistency here could be the feasibility and practicality of achieving such a feat. It raises questions about the literal interpretation versus a more symbolic or hyperbolic reading of the event. Some may find it hard to believe that one person, using just a jawbone, could defeat such a large number of enemies.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this context could be related to the idea of using a donkey's jawbone as an effective weapon to kill a large number of people, which seems unlikely given the structural limitations and durability of bone compared to metal weapons. Additionally, such an event lacks archaeological or historical evidence to support it happening as described.

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