Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, King Saul wanted to find out who did something wrong, so he told everyone to stand on one side and he and his son Jonathan would stand on the other side. The people agreed and told Saul to do what he thought was best to find the answer.

1 Samuel 14:40: Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what seemeth good unto thee.

Contradiction with James 1:8

"A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." This verse highlights instability due to indecision, while 1 Samuel 14:40 shows decisiveness in seeking clarity.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." 1 Samuel 14:40 involves relying on human decision-making, whereas this emphasizes trusting in God's wisdom exclusively.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord." This contrasts the human decision in 1 Samuel 14:40 with the supremacy of God's ways.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

"Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord." Reliance on human decision in 1 Samuel 14:40 contrasts with the warning against trusting in man.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:2

"Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts." Human judgement is determined in 1 Samuel 14:40, while this verse warns against self-righteousness.

Proverbs 21:2: Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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