Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse shows a woman named Delilah asking Samson why he says he loves her but keeps secrets from her about his strength. Christians understand this as a lesson about the importance of trust and honesty in relationships.

Judges 16:15: And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart [is] not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength [lieth].

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10

This verse portrays the value of a virtuous woman, contrasting the manipulative behavior of Delilah in Judges 16:15.

Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:22

Advises wives to submit to their husbands, contrasting Delilah's deceptive approach to Samson in Judges 16:15.

Ephesians 5:22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Describes love as patient and kind, contrary to Delilah's pressuring and self-centered actions.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6

Says that faithful are the wounds of a friend, opposing Delilah's betrayal of Samson for personal gain.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
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