Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse means that God will always watch over and protect the promise made between friends. It's like having a special friend who makes sure nobody breaks their promises.

1 Samuel 20:23: And [as touching] the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD [be] between thee and me for ever.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse highlights that many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails, contrasting with the reliance on a covenant between Jonathan and David.

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

Contradiction with James 4:15

This verse states to say "If the Lord wills," acknowledging divine will over personal oaths or covenants.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be simply 'Yes' or 'No,' avoiding oaths, which contrasts with the covenant made in 1 Samuel 20:23.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man and making flesh one's strength, differing from relying on a human covenant.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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