Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the Philistine, Goliath, did not believe David could fight him because David was small and only had a stick. Goliath was angry and used mean words to try to scare David.

1 Samuel 17:43: And the Philistine said unto David, [Am] I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, which contrasts with the contempt expressed in 1 Samuel 17:43.

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 Proverbs 15:1

Advocates for a soft answer to turn away wrath, opposing the aggressive tone in 1 Samuel 17:43.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, which contradicts the response seen in 1 Samuel 17:43.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Encourages believers to bless rather than curse their persecutors, in contrast to the denouncement in 1 Samuel 17:43.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, an opposite approach to the hostility in 1 Samuel 17:43.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Commands to love your enemies, conflicting with the disdainful attitude in 1 Samuel 17:43.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Instructs kindness towards your enemy's property, contrasting the hostility in 1 Samuel 17:43.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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