Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is about a promise between friends. It asks for kindness and help, trusting that God will keep them safe from harm.

1 Samuel 20:14: And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 1 Samuel 20:14, there is a plea for kindness due to an existing covenant, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, promoting unconditional love.

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 25:21-22

1 Samuel 20:14 suggests kindness based on a covenant relationship, but Proverbs tells us to feed our enemies and be kind regardless of personal ties.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

1 Samuel 20:14 is rooted in personal agreement, whereas Luke promotes love and goodness even to those who oppose us, irrespective of covenants.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

The verse in Samuel implies a request based on a mutual promise, while Romans 12:20 encourages acts of kindness towards an adversary, without mention of agreements.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Samuel’s verse talks about reciprocal kindness within a covenant, but Exodus commands helping even an enemy's animal in distress, showcasing kindness beyond personal agreements.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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