Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of 1 Samuel, Saul was very angry at his son Jonathan because Jonathan was friends with David. Saul thought Jonathan's friendship with David was disgraceful and would bring shame to their family.

1 Samuel 20:30: Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious [woman], do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? [Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse emphasizes a soft answer turning away wrath, contradicting Saul's wrathful response in 1 Samuel 20:30.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:20

This verse states that someone who claims to love God but hates his brother is a liar, contradicting Saul's anger toward Jonathan.

1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

This verse advises to put away bitterness and anger, contradicting Saul's furious behavior in 1 Samuel 20:30.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

This verse warns against being angry with a brother, which contrasts with Saul's anger towards Jonathan.

Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse says that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires, contradicting Saul's behavior in the verse.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

This verse could reflect a contradiction or conflict in how it portrays intense familial anger and insult, potentially conflicting with the biblical values of love, forgiveness, and honoring family.

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