Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Samuel, this verse means that there were two sharp hills, one on the north near Michmash and the other on the south near Gibeah. It sets the scene for an important event where people had to pass between these two places.

1 Samuel 14:5: The forefront of the one [was] situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah. [forefront: Heb. tooth]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:9

1 Samuel 14:5 describes two specific rocks, while Genesis 1:9 emphasizes all waters gathered, not confined between hills.

Genesis 1:9: And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry [land] appear: and it was so.

Contradiction with Psalm 95:4

1 Samuel 14:5 talks about specific geographical rocks, while Psalm 95:4 refers to God's ownership of all lands and depths without specifying locations.

Psalm 95:4: In his hand [are] the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills [is] his also. [In...: Heb. In whose] [the strength...: or, the heights of the hills are his]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:8

1 Samuel 14:5 details a local geographical feature, while Matthew 4:8 describes showing all kingdoms of the world from a high vantage, contradicting the specific vs. universal perspective.

Matthew 4:8: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Contradiction with Romans 1:20

1 Samuel 14:5 specifies earthly geography, contrasting with Romans 1:20, which speaks of perceiving invisible attributes of God from the creation of the world.

Romans 1:20: For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: [so...: or, that they may be]
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