Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is about a woman named Abigail asking someone important not to be upset with her husband Nabal because he acts foolishly, just like his name suggests. She explains that she didn't see the important person's messengers when they came.

1 Samuel 25:25: Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, [even] Nabal: for as his name [is], so [is] he; Nabal [is] his name, and folly [is] with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send. [regard: Heb. lay it to his heart] [Nabal: that is, Fool]

Contradiction with Psalm 14:1

1 Samuel 25:25 speaks about someone's folly and disregard, but Psalm 14:1 suggests there are many who believe themselves wise while denying God.

Psalm 14:1: [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

1 Samuel 25:25 suggests addressing a fool directly whereas Proverbs 26:4 advises against engaging with a fool according to their folly.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:5

This verse would suggest answering a fool according to their folly, creating a contradiction in approach compared to 1 Samuel 25:25's context.

Proverbs 26:5: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. [conceit: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

While 1 Samuel 25:25 might be dismissive of folly, Matthew 5:22 warns against calling someone "fool" due to moral and ethical standards.

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 1:19

1 Samuel 25:25 deals with a hasty judgment of folly, while James 1:19 advises being slow to speak and quick to listen, contrary to quick judgments.

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