Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 15:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 15:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 15:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the traditional understanding of Judges, Samson was very upset with what the people did to him, so he told them he would get back at them, but after that, he would stop fighting. Samson believed he had to make things right, but he promised not to keep being angry forever.

Judges 15:7: And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 15:7 speaks of vengeance by Samson, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and to pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Judges 15:7 illustrates Samson taking vengeance into his own hands, while Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge, urging believers to leave room for God's wrath instead.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Judges 15:7 shows Samson's intent on revenge, while Proverbs 20:22 encourages not to say, "I will recompense evil," but to wait on the Lord for salvation.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Judges 15:7 depicts a retaliatory action, opposite of 1 Peter 3:9, which teaches not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult but with blessing.

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 Luke 6:27

In contrast to Samson's vengeful intentions in Judges 15:7, Luke 6:27 exhorts believers to love their enemies and do good to those who hate them.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

This verse involves a character seeking revenge, which can be seen as a contradiction because it conflicts with other teachings in the Bible that promote forgiveness and love for one’s enemies.

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