Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse means that if the soldiers had eaten more when they found food, they would have been stronger and could have won an even bigger victory against their enemies, the Philistines. This shows how important it is to take care of oneself to be strong and do a good job.

1 Samuel 14:30: How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines?

Contradiction with Numbers 14:9

This verse encourages confidence and boldness in the Lord's promise, while 1 Samuel 14:30 suggests hesitation due to constraints.

Numbers 14:9: Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not. [defence: Heb. shadow]

Contradiction with Mark 9:23

This verse emphasizes the power of belief in achieving anything, contradicting the implied limitations in 1 Samuel 14:30.

Mark 9:23: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse asserts that all things are possible through Christ, countering the suggestion of missed opportunity in 1 Samuel 14:30.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:21

This verse emphasizes faith as the means to overcome any obstacle, which contrasts with the lament in 1 Samuel 14:30 over missed advantages.

Matthew 21:21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Declares believers are more than conquerors, contrasting with the expression of lack in 1 Samuel 14:30.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
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