Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Samson was very strong and bravely used his strength to push the two big pillars that were holding up a building. He did this to help his people, the Israelites, and to stop the bad people who were being mean to them.

Judges 16:29: And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. [on which...: or, he leaned on them]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Judges 16:29 involves Samson taking violent revenge, whereas Matthew 5:39 teaches to turn the other cheek and not retaliate against evil.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Paradox #1

Judges 16:29 involves a character using their strength to cause destruction, which can be seen as conflicting with moral teachings about mercy and forgiveness. The contradiction lies in balancing the act of vengeance with the principle of compassion.

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