Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that Hannah was praying very hard in her heart, and Eli saw her moving her lips but couldn't hear her. He thought something was wrong, but she was just praying quietly to God.

1 Samuel 1:12: And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. [continued...: Heb. multiplied to pray]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Emphasizes avoiding vain repetitions in prayer, contrasting with lengthy prayers visible in 1 Samuel 1:12.

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 James 5:16

Encourages fervent prayer as effective, whereas, in 1 Samuel 1:12, the emphasis on continued praying contrasts with efficacy.

James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises against verbosity in prayer which can contradict the lengthy continuation seen in 1 Samuel 1:12.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Suggests private prayer when seeking divine connection, differing from the public, continuous prayer of 1 Samuel 1:12.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Advocates for praying without ceasing, which can contradict the view of a specific, lengthy single prayer seen in 1 Samuel 1:12.

1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.
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