Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, the people are saying that Samuel has been good and fair to them. He has not tricked them, treated them badly, or taken anything that wasn't his.

1 Samuel 12:4: And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand.

Contradiction with Psalm 106:6

This verse acknowledges sins and iniquities, contradicting 1 Samuel 12:4 where Samuel claims he has not wronged anyone.

Psalm 106:6: We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned, contradicting the claim of innocence in 1 Samuel 12:4.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Declares there is not a just person on earth, which contradicts Samuel's claim of honesty and blamelessness.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Suggests that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, contradicting Samuel's assertion of innocence.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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