Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Samson went to a city called Gaza and spent time with a woman there who was not his wife. This story shows that even strong people like Samson can make mistakes.

Judges 16:1: Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her. [harlot: Heb. a woman an harlot]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18

This verse advises to flee from fornication, whereas Judges 16:1 depicts Samson visiting a harlot.

1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

This verse denotes that committing adultery destroys one's soul, whereas Judges 16:1 does not discuss the consequences of Samson's actions with the harlot.

Proverbs 6:32: [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. [understanding: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4

This verse honors marriage and condemns whoremongers, contrasting with Judges 16:1 where Samson is involved with a harlot.

Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

This verse states, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," conflicting with Samson's actions in Judges 16:1.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.
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