Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how the priests had a habit of taking some of the meat from people's offerings before it was fully cooked. This was not how God wanted it to be, and it was unfair to the people who were trying to give gifts to God.

1 Samuel 2:13: And the priests' custom with the people [was, that], when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5

This verse mentions that the priests, who are descendants of Levi, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, suggesting a lawful collection rather than the misuse of offerings described in 1 Samuel 2:13.

Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:11

This verse notes that every priest stands daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can imply a systematic and orderly process of offerings, in contrast to the disorderly actions described in 1 Samuel 2:13.

Hebrews 10:11: And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:

Contradiction with Malachi 1:6

This verse highlights the expected honor and respect for God in making offerings, contrasting with the disrespectful practices of Eli's sons as depicted in 1 Samuel 2:13.

Malachi 1:6: A son honoureth [his] father, and a servant his master: if then I [be] a father, where [is] mine honour? and if I [be] a master, where [is] my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:3

This verse details what was lawfully due to the priests from the sacrifices, which conflicts with the illegitimate claims made by the priests in 1 Samuel 2:13.

Deuteronomy 18:3: And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether [it be] ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.

Contradiction with Leviticus 6:16

This verse outlines the portion of offerings that priests were entitled to, which follows specific guidelines opposed to the unauthorized portions taken in 1 Samuel 2:13.

Leviticus 6:16: And the remainder thereof shall Aaron and his sons eat: with unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:8

This verse emphasizes that offerings are a covenant and portion for priests, intended to be handled with sanctity, which conflicts with the unauthorized takings in 1 Samuel 2:13.

Numbers 18:8: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of mine heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; unto thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.
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