Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse tells us about a strong man named Samson who fell in love with a woman named Delilah. Samson's love for Delilah would lead to some important events later on in the story.

Judges 16:4: And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name [was] Delilah. [in...: or, by the brook]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10

Judges 16:4 describes Delilah, who caused harm to Samson, while Proverbs 31:10 describes a virtuous woman who is trustworthy and beneficial to her husband.

Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

Judges 16:4 portrays Delilah's harmful influence over Samson, in contradiction to Paul's warning about the corrupting nature of bad company.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:1

Judges 16:4 introduces Delilah as a woman whose actions contribute to Samson's downfall, opposing the depiction of a wise woman who builds her house.

Proverbs 14:1: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Contradiction with Proverbs 7:21-23

In Judges 16:4, Delilah leads Samson astray, which aligns with Proverbs 7:21-23 depicting the dangers of being seduced by smooth talk.

Proverbs 7:21-23: With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
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