Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, when Samuel saw Eliab, he thought Eliab must be the special person chosen by God to be king. But later, it's shown that God has a different choice, teaching us that God sees things differently than people do.

1 Samuel 16:6: And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed [is] before him. [Eliab: called Elihu]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Contradicts 1 Samuel 16:6 by stating that the Lord does not look at outward appearance, but rather at the heart, unlike Samuel's initial judgment 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 John 7:24

Advises to not judge according to appearance, which contradicts Samuel's reaction in 1 Samuel 16:6.

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

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:7

Warns against judging based solely on appearances, contradicting Samuel's initial judgment by appearance in 1 Samuel 16:6.

2 Corinthians 10:7: Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he [is] Christ's, even so [are] we Christ's.

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

This passage speaks against favoritism based on appearance, contradicting Samuel's initial reaction in 1 Samuel 16:6.

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