Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, people walked into a forest and found honey lying on the ground. It shows how God provided food for them when they needed it.

1 Samuel 14:25: And all [they of] the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16

This verse advises not to test God, contradicting the testing of faith through the consumption of honey in 1 Samuel 14:25.

Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:7

This verse emphasizes not testing God, contrasting with the implication of a faith test in 1 Samuel 14:25.

Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]

Contradiction with Psalm 19:10

This verse praises the sweetness of God's words over honey, contrasting with the negative outcome associated with consuming honey in 1 Samuel 14:25.

Psalm 19:10: More to be desired [are they] than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. [the honeycomb: Heb. the dropping of honeycombs]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:16

This verse warns against consuming too much honey, contradicting the scenario in 1 Samuel 14:25 where the honey is incidentally found and consumed.

Proverbs 25:16: Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

Contradiction with Acts 10:13

This verse instructs to eat what is provided without hesitation, differing from the specific consequence related to eating honey in 1 Samuel 14:25.

Acts 10:13: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
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