Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul asked God to show who did something wrong by picking someone, like drawing straws. God picked Saul and Jonathan, so the other people didn't get chosen and were safe.

1 Samuel 14:41: Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect [lot]. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped. [Give...: or, Shew the innocent] [escaped: Heb. went forth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

This verse states that the outcome of casting lots is determined by the Lord, implying a divine certainty rather than uncertainty and seeking clarity as in 1 Samuel 14:41.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse suggests asking God directly for wisdom and guidance, contrasting with the reliance on casting lots in 1 Samuel 14:41.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages prayer and direct seeking from God for answers rather than using lots, which differs from the approach in 1 Samuel 14:41.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse indicates that God is not a God of confusion, suggesting that seeking clarity through lots contradicts the orderliness of divine revelation.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with John 16:13

This verse assures that the Spirit of truth will guide into all truth, differing from the need for lots in 1 Samuel 14:41 for understanding God's will.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
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