Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 12:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 12:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 12:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is about Samuel asking the people to listen carefully while he reminds them of all the good and right things God has done for them and their ancestors. It's like saying, "Let's remember together how God has always helped us."

1 Samuel 12:7: Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers. [righteous...: Heb. righteousnesses, or, benefits] [to: Heb. with]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While 1 Samuel 12:7 focuses on reasoning and judgment, this verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord without relying on one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, while 1 Samuel 12:7 engages in making judgments and seeking justification.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse warns against judging by appearances, promoting righteous judgment, whereas 1 Samuel 12:7 involves calling attention to what the Lord has done as part of a judgment.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Suggests not to judge each other, which contrasts with the act of judging as Samuel presents in 1 Samuel 12:7.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Advises against speaking evil of or judging others, contrasting with the judgmental context of 1 Samuel 12:7.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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