Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, every year, a woman named Peninnah would make Hannah feel very sad by teasing her when they visited God's house. This upset Hannah so much that she cried and couldn't eat.

1 Samuel 1:7: And [as] he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. [when...: or, from the time that she, etc: Heb. from her going up]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 1:7 describes persistent provocation and rivalry, whereas Matthew 5:44 advises to love and pray for enemies, promoting peace over contention.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

1 Samuel 1:7 highlights provocation and distress, while Proverbs 19:11 speaks of overlooking offense as a wise action, favoring patience over irritation.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

1 Samuel 1:7 depicts a situation of prolonged irritation, conflicting with James 1:19-20, which advocates being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, emphasizing restraint.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

1 Samuel 1:7 deals with rivalry and provocation, which is contrary to Galatians 5:22-23, outlining the fruits of the Spirit, including kindness, patience, and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31-32

1 Samuel 1:7 involves distress from provocation, in contrast to Ephesians 4:31-32, which calls for the removal of bitterness and anger, promoting kindness and forgiveness.

Ephesians 4:31-32: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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