Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Hannah is reminding Eli, the priest, that she is the same lady who was praying very hard to God for a baby. She was saying, "Remember me? I am the one who asked God for a child right here."

1 Samuel 1:26: And she said, Oh my lord, [as] thy soul liveth, my lord, I [am] the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be simple and truthful ("Yea, yea; Nay, nay"), which might contrast with the formality and oath-like nature of "as thy soul liveth."

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

This verse advises against swearing oaths, whereas 1 Samuel 1:26 includes the phrase "as thy soul liveth," which resembles an oath.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse suggests avoiding vain repetitions in prayer, while 1 Samuel 1:26 is part of a longer prayerful interaction that might seem verbose.

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 Ecclesiastes 5:2

This verse warns against making hasty or excessive speech before God, while Elkanah's lengthy speech in 1 Samuel 1:26 could be seen as contrary to this advice.

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 15:8

This verse critiques honor given with lips but not with heart, questioning the sincerity that could be perceived in respectful addresses like in 1 Samuel 1:26.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
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