Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, Jonathan tells his young helper that they should bravely go to their enemies because God can help them win no matter how many people they have. He believes that God is so powerful that He doesn't need a big army to save them.

1 Samuel 14:6: And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse states that God will never leave nor forsake His people, suggesting a guaranteed outcome, whereas 1 Samuel 14:6 implies uncertainty about the outcome of God's intervention.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

This verse encourages people to stand still and witness God's salvation, in contrast to 1 Samuel 14:6, which involves taking action and initiative despite uncertainty.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests that outcomes are not always determined by one's strength or efforts, which contradicts 1 Samuel 14:6, where Jonathan acts on faith in a possible divine outcome.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse instructs believers to ask with unwavering faith, while 1 Samuel 14:6 shows Jonathan acting with the possibility of doubt regarding God's will.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse claims that faith can move mountains and implies certainty, whereas 1 Samuel 14:6 reflects a lack of certainty despite faith.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Paradox #1

This verse may show a contradiction because it suggests relying on divine intervention for success in battle, which might conflict with the idea of taking responsibility for one's own actions and decisions. It raises questions about whether faith should override practical considerations and planning.

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