Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the aggressive tone of 1 Samuel 17:46.
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 25:21-22
Advises to feed and give drink to your enemy, contrary to the intent to destroy in 1 Samuel 17:46.
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 Romans 12:19
Encourages believers to leave vengeance to God, conflicting with the personal declaration of retribution in 1 Samuel 17:46.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contrasts with the victorious intent described in 1 Samuel 17:46.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Jesus tells that those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword, opposing the notion of triumph through violence in 1 Samuel 17:46.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Calls to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, conflicting with the combative narrative in 1 Samuel 17:46.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be related to the idea of predicting or knowing the outcome of a future event with certainty, which is generally not aligned with scientific principles. In science, outcomes are typically based on probabilities and evidence rather than certainty.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction in this verse is the idea of using violence to achieve a goal, especially when it contrasts with teachings of love and forgiveness elsewhere in the Bible. This can create a conflict between the message of peace and the depiction of violent actions.