Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Judges, Samson asked a young boy to help him find the big pillars holding up the house so he could lean against them. Samson had a plan to use his strength to push them down and save his people.

Judges 16:26: And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 16:26 shows Samson relying on a boy to guide him, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord rather than leaning on one's own understanding or help from others.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In contrast to Samson's intent for revenge in Judges 16:26, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Romans 12:19

Judges 16:26 involves Samson's plan for personal revenge, while Romans 12:19 teaches believers to leave vengeance to God.

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 18:21-22

Samson seeks vengeance, but Matthew 18:21-22 says to forgive others not just seven times, but seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Samson plots to kill the Philistines in Judges 16:26, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Judges 16:26 depicts revenge against enemies, contradicted by 1 Peter 3:9, which urges not to repay evil with evil but with blessing.

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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