Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:16

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

According to the author of Judges, this story is about a strong man named Samson who gets very tired and upset because a lady keeps bothering him every day with her words. It teaches us that sometimes words can be very powerful and make us feel worn out.

Judges 16:16: And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, [so] that his soul was vexed unto death; [vexed: Heb. shortened]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

This verse emphasizes the importance of keeping secrets, contradicting Delilah's persistence in extracting Samson's secret in Judges 16:16.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse advises against vain repetitions and many words, contrasting with Delilah's persistent nagging in Judges 16:16.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:9

This verse suggests avoiding a contentious woman, whereas Judges 16:16 shows Samson tolerating Delilah's nagging.

Proverbs 21:9: [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. [a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions] [a wide...: Heb. an house of society]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:15

This verse compares a continual dropping on a rainy day to a contentious woman, contradicting Samson's disregard for Delilah's constant nagging.

Proverbs 27:15: A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse advises letting your "yes" be yes and "no" be no, whereas Samson eventually reveals his secret after persistent nagging, going against clear communication.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:24

Suggests it is better to live in a corner of a rooftop than with a nagging wife, contradicting Samson's continued association with Delilah.

Proverbs 25:24: [It is] better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10

Celebrates a virtuous woman, in clear contrast to Delilah's behavior which is deceitful and damaging in Judges 16:16.

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