Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Delilah wanted to know how Samson could be made weak, and Samson told her a pretend story about weaving his hair. This shows Samson was playing a trick on Delilah instead of telling her the truth.

Judges 16:13: And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While Judges 16:13 depicts Delilah’s attempt to deceive Samson, Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord, which contrasts with the deceit and betrayal present in the former.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Judges 16:13 involves deception on Delilah's part, conflicting with the commandment in Exodus 20:16 against bearing false witness.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Jesus instructs to let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything more is from the evil one. This contrasts the deceptive engagement in Judges 16:13.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse teaches not to lie to each other, promoting truthfulness, which contradicts the deceit in Judges 16:13.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10

It promotes refraining from speaking guile, directly opposing the guile used by Delilah in Judges 16:13.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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