Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Judges, this verse shows how Samson was brought out of prison by people who wanted to laugh and have fun at his expense. Even though Samson was in a tough spot, this moment shows that God still had a plan for him.

Judges 16:25: And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. [them: Heb. before them]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice or celebrate when your enemy falls, which contradicts the Philistines' celebration over Samson's capture in Judges 16:25.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs believers to leave vengeance to God, while the Philistines in Judges 16:25 take delight in exacting revenge on Samson.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse commands to love your enemies, in contrast to the Philistines' actions of mocking and ridiculing Samson in Judges 16:25.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:5

This verse states that mocking the poor insults God, whereas the Philistines mock Samson in Judges 16:25.

Proverbs 17:5: Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse teaches not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, opposing the behavior of the Philistines in Judges 16:25.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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