Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 15:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 15:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 15:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, God made water come out of a special place to help Samson when he was very thirsty, and when Samson drank the water, he felt much better. Because of this, Samson named the place "Enhakkore," which means "the well of him that called or cried," to remember how God helped him.

Judges 15:19: But God clave an hollow place that [was] in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which [is] in Lehi unto this day. [Enhakkore: that is, the well of him that called or, cried] [the jaw: or, Lehi, as called in this chapter]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3

Emphasizes that man does not live by bread alone but by every word from God, contradicting the idea of physical water being the solution to physical distress.

Deuteronomy 8:3: And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1-2

Highlights that spiritual sustenance and salvation are more important than physical needs, potentially conflicting with the miraculous provision of water for physical relief in Judges 15:19.

Isaiah 55:1-2: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contradiction with John 4:13-14

Jesus speaks of giving "living water" that quenches thirst eternally, contrasting the temporary relief provided by the water in Judges 15:19.

John 4:13-14: Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

States that God's grace is sufficient, implying that physical needs are secondary to spiritual strength, which may contrast the immediate physical provision of water in this context.

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 Matthew 6:25

Jesus teaches not to worry about physical needs (like food and water), focusing instead on seeking God's kingdom, which contrasts with the emphasis on a miraculous provision for a physical need in Judges 15:19.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Paradox #1

The issue in this verse could relate to the miracle of water coming from a rock to quench Samson's thirst. Scientifically, water does not typically emerge from a solid rock when struck or touched, which could be viewed as a contradiction with the natural laws as we understand them.

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