Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, the big, strong warrior saw David and thought he was just a young, small, handsome boy who wasn't a real threat. He didn't believe David could fight him because David was just a kid.

1 Samuel 17:42: And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was [but] a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, contrasting with Goliath's disdain based on David's youthful appearance and looks.

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 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse highlights that God's strength is made perfect in weakness, unlike Goliath's ridicule of David's apparent weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and bless them that curse you, contrasting with Goliath's cursing and despising of David.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:2-3

This verse speaks of the Messiah's lack of desirable appearance or beauty, aligning with David’s appearance but contrasting with Goliath’s contempt for it.

Isaiah 53:2-3: For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him.
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