Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Hannah was feeling sad and worried, but after praying and feeling heard, she felt better and started to eat again with a happy heart. Christians see this as showing that talking to God can bring peace and joy even when we feel upset.

1 Samuel 1:18: And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more [sad].

Contradiction with Romans 12:15

In 1 Samuel 1:18, Hannah's countenance is no more sad after prayer, while Romans 12:15 says to weep with those who weep, suggesting continued empathy and shared emotions.

Romans 12:15: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

1 Samuel 1:18 mentions a change in Hannah's demeanor after finding peace, whereas Ephesians 4:31 advises ongoing removal of bitterness and anger, implying it's a continuous process.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

1 Samuel 1:18 shows an immediate emotional change after prayer, but Philippians 4:6 encourages a lifestyle of constant prayer and supplication with thanksgiving.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Hannah finds peace with her situation in 1 Samuel 1:18, while John 16:33 warns of tribulation, even for those who have found personal peace.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

1 Samuel 1:18 shows Hannah no longer sad after praying, yet Matthew 6:31-32 instructs not to worry about material needs at all, emphasizing a different form of reliance on God.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
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