Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Hannah was praying very quietly to God, moving her lips but not making any sound, so the priest Eli thought she was acting like someone who had too much wine.

1 Samuel 1:13: Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse speaks against vain repetitions in prayer, whereas 1 Samuel 1:13 depicts silent, heartfelt prayer, not vocal repetitions.

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 Matthew 7:7

This verse emphasizes asking to receive, contradicting Hannah's silent prayer approach in 1 Samuel 1:13.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 4:2

James emphasizes asking to receive, whereas Hannah does not verbally ask in 1 Samuel 1:13.

James 4:2: Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

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