Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel's mom, Hannah, prayed really hard for a baby and God answered her prayers by giving her a son. It teaches that God listens when we pray and can give us what we ask for if it's good for us.

1 Samuel 1:27: For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

Jeremiah 7:16 contradicts 1 Samuel 1:27 as it instructs not to pray for certain people, while 1 Samuel 1:27 is about a prayer that was heard and granted.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with James 4:3

James 4:3 highlights prayers made out of wrong motives that are not granted, whereas 1 Samuel 1:27 speaks of God granting Hannah's request.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Proverbs 15:29 states that the Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayers of the righteous, implying that not all prayers are heard, unlike the specific answered prayer in 1 Samuel 1:27.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Matthew 6:7 warns against vain repetitions in prayer, contrasting with Hannah's sincere prayer in 1 Samuel 1:27.

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 Isaiah 1:15

Isaiah 1:15 indicates that God will ignore prayers from those He opposes, which contrasts the answered prayer seen in 1 Samuel 1:27.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
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