Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Samuel, Hannah prayed to God and promised that if He gave her a baby boy, she would give him back to God for his whole life. She also said his hair would never be cut to show he was special to God.

1 Samuel 1:11: And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. [a man...: Heb. seed of men]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse advises against vain repetitions in prayer, which could contradict Hannah’s vow and detailed request for a son in 1 Samuel 1:11.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Job 22:27

This verse suggests God hears any prayer, potentially contradicting the need for a vow to ensure prayer is answered as seen in 1 Samuel 1:11.

Job 22:27: Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

Contradiction with Luke 11:9

This verse suggests that asking shall receive without conditions attached, which contradicts Hannah's vow condition in 1 Samuel 1:11.

Luke 11:9: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse implies prayers aren't answered because of wrong motives, contrasting with Hannah's bargaining in 1 Samuel 1:11.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

This verse states that belief alone secures answers to prayers, contrary to Hannah's specific vow in 1 Samuel 1:11.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of making a vow or promise with God to receive something in return, which might conflict with the notion of unconditional faith and trust. Some might see this as bargaining with God, which could be viewed as inconsistent with the principle of selfless devotion and faithfulness without expecting a reward.

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