Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 17:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 17:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 17:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Goliath, the big giant, was being mean and trying to scare David by saying he would let the birds and animals eat him. Christians see this as a moment where David, though small and young, trusts God to help him be brave and face the giant.

1 Samuel 17:44: And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, whereas 1 Samuel 17:44 presents a harsh and threatening statement.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving your enemies and praying for them, contrary to the threats made in 1 Samuel 17:44.

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 Romans 12:20

Advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, opposite to the hostile intent in 1 Samuel 17:44.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Suggests showing kindness to enemies, unlike the aggressive confrontation in 1 Samuel 17:44.

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 Exodus 23:4-5

Commands helping your enemy if in difficulty, which contrasts with the aggression in 1 Samuel 17:44.

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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