Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 15:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 15:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 15:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, after Samson finished talking, he threw away the bone he used, and named the place to remember what he did with it. This shows how important moments can lead to naming places in a special way.

Judges 15:17: And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that place Ramathlehi. [Ramathlehi: that is, the lifting up of the jawbone, or, casting away of the jawbone]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:3

This verse advises against strife and emphasizes honor in avoiding it, while Judges 15:17 depicts a violent act.

Proverbs 20:3: [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peacemakers as blessed, whereas Judges 15:17 involves an act of aggression.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Here, it is advised to not seek personal vengeance, contradicting the action in Judges 15:17.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse teaches not to repay evil for evil, unlike the retaliatory nature shown in Judges 15:17.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer is suggested to turn away wrath, contrasting with the violent reaction in Judges 15:17.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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