Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Samson, who was a strong man and helped protect his people, was buried with his family after he died. He was a leader for 20 years and his family wanted to honor him by burying him in a special place.

Judges 16:31: Then his brethren and all the house of his father came down, and took him, and brought [him] up, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the buryingplace of Manoah his father. And he judged Israel twenty years.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:22

This verse presents an apparent contradiction with the practice of burial and familial obligations in Judges 16:31 by stating "Let the dead bury their dead," focusing on spiritual priorities over earthly duties.

Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

Similar to Matthew 8:22, this verse emphasizes following Jesus over traditional burial practices, challenging the emphasis on Samson's burial by his family.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

This verse speaks of eternal life through belief in Jesus, contrasting the mortal end and burial scenario in Judges 16:31.

John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

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