Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Delilah tried to tie up Samson with new ropes to see if he would get caught by the Philistines, but Samson was so strong that he broke the ropes easily, as if they were tiny threads. Christians often understand this story as showing how God gave Samson great strength to protect him from his enemies.

Judges 16:12: Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines [be] upon thee, Samson. And [there were] liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord completely, whereas Judges 16:12 depicts the reliance on human strength and deception in binding Samson.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This verse talks about standing firm in freedom, contradicting the idea of being physically bound as in Judges 16:12.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse promises that God will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability, contrasting with Samson being repeatedly tricked and bound.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

"If God be for us, who can be against us?" contradicts Samson being overpowered by men as implied by his testing of binds.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse promises those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, while in Judges 16:12, Samson temporarily loses strength due to deception.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek, contradicting Samson's retaliatory attitude incited by being bound.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Describes God as a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble, contrasting Samson relying on deceitful human ties.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
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