Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Jonathan believed that God was helping them win, so he bravely told his helper to follow him because they would be victorious. This story shows how Jonathan trusted God's power to help them succeed against their enemies.

1 Samuel 14:12: And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. And Jonathan said unto his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and do good to them, contrasting the aggressive approach in 1 Samuel 14:12.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises not to say "I will repay evil," encouraging waiting for the Lord's deliverance, counter to the proactive confrontation in 1 Samuel 14:12.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Urges not to avenge ourselves but to leave room for God's wrath, opposing the immediate retaliation in 1 Samuel 14:12.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Commands to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which contradicts the call to confront and fight in 1 Samuel 14:12.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

States that the Lord will fight for you, suggesting reliance on divine intervention rather than personal combativeness as seen in 1 Samuel 14:12.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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