Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While 1 Samuel 2:10 speaks about the Lord judging and breaking opponents, Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you.
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 Romans 12:19
1 Samuel 2:10 emphasizes vengeance and judgment by the Lord, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to the Lord and instead urges peace and kindness.
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.
Contradiction with James 4:12
1 Samuel 2:10 emphasizes God's role in breaking adversaries, yet James 4:12 highlights God's sovereignty in judgment without mentioning punishment.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
In contrast to the destruction of enemies depicted in 1 Samuel 2:10, Luke 6:27 calls for loving and doing good to one's enemies.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
1 Samuel 2:10 discusses triumph over enemies, while Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 1 Samuel 2:10 could relate to its references to supernatural events or divine interventions, which science cannot verify or explain using empirical evidence or natural laws. Scientific understanding requires observable and testable phenomena, whereas the verse may include claims that fall beyond the scope of scientific inquiry.
Paradox #2
1 Samuel 2:10 speaks of God giving strength to His king and exalting His anointed. A possible contradiction could be the idea of divine favoritism, as it implies God actively chooses and supports one leader or nation over others, which may seem inconsistent with the belief in universal love and fairness.