Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God is happy with the advice that helped David not to hurt others and kept him from taking revenge by himself. David is thankful because he was reminded to do what is right and not act out of anger.

1 Samuel 25:33: And blessed [be] thy advice, and blessed [be] thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to [shed] blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

While 1 Samuel 25:33 praises the prevention of bloodshed, Proverbs 15:1 suggests a gentle answer itself is sufficient to turn away wrath, without indicating the need for external intervention.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

1 Samuel 25:33 thanks Abigail for stopping David's vengeful actions; Matthew 5:39 instructs to not resist evil, implying passivity rather than intervention might be preferred.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

1 Samuel 25:33 commends Abigail for stopping David from seeking vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 teaches to leave vengeance to God, placing divine justice over human intervention.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 25:33 highlights gratitude for advice that prevented bloodshed. The moral conflict might arise from the idea of intending harm initially and needing intervention to choose peace. This raises questions about the morality of needing external guidance to avoid wrongdoing.

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