Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is a way of sending good wishes and kindness to someone who has many nice things, saying that you hope everything in their life is peaceful and happy. It's like telling someone, "I hope you and everything you care about are doing well!"

1 Samuel 25:6: And thus shall ye say to him that liveth [in prosperity], Peace [be] both to thee, and peace [be] to thine house, and peace [be] unto all that thou hast.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies and bless them, rather than merely offering peace to those already in favor, like in 1 Samuel 25:6.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Calls for love and good actions towards enemies, not just peaceful greetings to allies.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises to feed and give drink to enemies when they are hungry or thirsty, contrasting with seeking peace only with those who are already peaceful toward you.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Similar to Proverbs 25:21, it encourages kindness to enemies, which goes beyond the peace wished to a friend in 1 Samuel 25:6.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Urges to live peaceably with all men, not just select individuals, broadening the directive in 1 Samuel 25:6.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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