Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David is telling King Saul that God helped him before by keeping him safe from a lion and a bear, and he believes God will help him again against the big, scary Philistine giant. Saul trusts David and tells him to go, saying that God will be with him.

1 Samuel 17:37: David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:6

This verse contradicts the emphasis on divine deliverance in 1 Samuel 17:37 by expressing reliance on personal weapons rather than God's intervention.

Psalm 44:6: For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse suggests that safety is of the Lord, yet implies the necessity of preparation and human effort, in contrast to solely crediting God's deliverance.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse contradicts the reliance on God shown in 1 Samuel 17:37 by warning against trusting in man and the arm of flesh, rather than divine help.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:53

This verse implies a contrast by highlighting the availability of divine assistance, yet Jesus chooses not to rely on it, unlike David who credits God for past deliverance.

Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus states His kingdom is not of this world, suggesting non-reliance on worldly deliverance, contrasting with David who attributes his deliverance to God’s intervention in worldly battles.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction could be the reliance on divine intervention for protection and deliverance in battles, which might conflict with the view that conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means rather than violence. Some might see a tension between faith in divine help for victory in war and promoting peace.

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