Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 23:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 23:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 23:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Saul is saying thank you to people for being kind and helpful to him. He's telling them they are good in God's eyes because they cared about him.

1 Samuel 23:21: And Saul said, Blessed [be] ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:18

Speaks against loving in word only, emphasizing deeds and truth, while 1 Samuel 23:21 involves insincere words from Saul.

1 John 3:18: My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Emphasizes doing God's will rather than merely speaking, which contradicts Saul's words in 1 Samuel 23:21.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:25

Warns that kind words can conceal deceit, contrasting Saul's duplicitous blessing.

Proverbs 26:25: When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart. [speaketh...: Heb. maketh his voice gracious]

Contradiction with James 2:16

Critiques telling someone to go in peace without helping them, conflicting with Saul's empty words of blessing.

James 2:16: And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit?

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Describes honoring God with words while hearts are far away, reflecting Saul's hypocrisy.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in how the speaker claims to be acting righteously or pleasing God, while actually engaging in deceitful or harmful behavior. This reflects the inconsistency between proclaiming moral intentions and the unethical actions being taken.

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