Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Samson told Delilah that if he was tied up with new ropes that have never been used, he would lose his special strength and be just like a normal person. He was trying to trick her to keep his secret safe.

Judges 16:11: And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. [that never...: Heb. wherewith work hath not been done]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15

Judges 16:11 involves Samson being deceived by Delilah, showing gullibility, while Proverbs 14:15 states the prudent gives thought to their steps.

Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 16:11 has Samson trusting Delilah's word, while Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord and not leaning on one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:11

Judges 16:11 shows Samson repeating trust after deception, while Proverbs 26:11 suggests a fool repeats folly, illustrating a lack of learning from past mistakes.

Proverbs 26:11: As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly. [returneth to his folly: Heb. iterateth his folly]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

Judges 16:11 narrates Samson revealing harm-prone secrets, whereas Matthew 7:6 warns against giving what is holy to dogs, indicating a necessity to safeguard what is valuable.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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