Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Elkanah tells his wife, Hannah, that she can do what she thinks is best. He trusts that God will keep His promises, so Hannah stays with her son until he is old enough to be on his own.

1 Samuel 1:23: And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the LORD establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse suggests that while humans make many plans, only the Lord's purpose prevails, contrasting with Elkanah deciding and acting upon God's word.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

It states that humans cannot direct their own steps, implying a lack of human control over decisions, in contrast with Elkanah's directive to Hannah.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises not to worry about tomorrow, contradicting the act of planning ahead as Elkanah informs Hannah to stay until the child's weaning.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:15

Suggests that one should say "If the Lord wills, we will do this or that," contrasting with Elkanah’s decision without explicitly acknowledging God's will.

James 4:15: For that ye [ought] to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Indicates that a person's heart devises their way, but the Lord establishes their steps, which contrasts with Elkanah's command that seems self-led.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

Highlights God's thoughts and ways being different from humans, opposing the idea of human autonomous decisions as seen with Elkanah and Hannah.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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