Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Hannah is asking not to be thought of as a bad person because she was very sad and was talking to God about her big feelings and worries.

1 Samuel 1:16: Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto. [complaint: or, meditation]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

This verse advises against being drunk with wine, contrasting with Hannah's situation where she is falsely accused of drunkenness.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Psalm 104:15

Describes wine as bringing joy to the heart, contradicting the negative assumption of drunkenness in 1 Samuel 1:16.

Psalm 104:15: And wine [that] maketh glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make [his] face to shine, and bread [which] strengtheneth man's heart. [oil...: Heb. to make his face shine with oil, or, more than oil]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

Warns about the deceptive nature of wine, which contrasts with Hannah's true sober state.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

Suggests abstaining from wine if it causes others to stumble, while Hannah was mistaken for being drunk with wine.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11

Criticizes excessive drinking, whereas 1 Samuel 1:16 depicts Hannah as falsely accused.

Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]
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