Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5
This verse suggests that God knows and appoints people for specific roles before birth, while 1 Samuel 10:11 shows surprise at Saul prophesying, indicating a lack of expectation of his spiritual role.
Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]
Contradiction with John 7:15
This verse describes surprise at Jesus' knowledge without formal learning, which contrasts with Saul's sudden prophesying and spiritual ability, suggesting a similar unexpectedness.
John 7:15: And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? [letters: or, learning]
Contradiction with Acts 4:13
Here, Peter and John are perceived as unschooled and ordinary, yet they speak with boldness and wisdom, contradicting the surprise at Saul's prophetic ability as unexpected spiritual empowerment occurs frequently.
Acts 4:13: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 1 Samuel 10:11 could relate to the sudden change in Saul's behavior, which might be seen as inconsistent with his previous character. People who knew him were surprised to see him prophesying, as it was unexpected based on what they knew about him before. This reaction highlights a possible inconsistency between Saul's past actions and how he was perceived in this new role.