Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the Philistine leaders were very happy and throwing a big party for their god, Dagon, because they believed their god had helped them catch Samson, who was their enemy. They thought this would keep Samson from causing them any more trouble.

Judges 16:23: Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that no other gods should be worshipped, while Judges 16:23 describes a celebration in honor of Dagon, a Philistine god.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:30-31

These verses warn against following other nations in worshiping false gods, which contradicts the celebration of Dagon in Judges 16:23.

Deuteronomy 12:30-31: Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. [by...: Heb. after them]

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states that God will not share His glory with another, contradicting the glorification of Dagon in Judges 16:23.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10-11

These verses assert that the Lord is the true God, contradicting the honoring of Dagon in Judges 16:23.

Jeremiah 10:10-11: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4

This verse declares that there is no God but one, contradicting the implication of reality given to Dagon in Judges 16:23.

1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
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