Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 16:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 16:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 16:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, God told Samuel that none of Jesse's seven sons were the right one to be chosen as king. It shows that God looks for special things in a person, not just what we can see on the outside.

1 Samuel 16:10: Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse specifies that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, which contradicts the selection process implied in 1 Samuel 16:10 where Samuel looks at Jesse's sons based on appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

States that God is no respecter of persons, contradicting the selection implied by outward appearance or status in 1 Samuel 16:10.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with John 7:24

Advises to judge not by appearance, contradicting the apparent rejection of Jesse's sons by appearance in 1 Samuel 16:10.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

Warns against showing partiality based on outward appearance, conflicting with the scenario faced in 1 Samuel 16:10 with Jesse's sons.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Emphasizes that charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, contradicting reliance on outward appearance in selection as implied in 1 Samuel 16:10.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
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