Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 2:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 2:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 2:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Samuel, some people in this story were not being fair or kind because they were taking the best parts of the food for themselves, even when others asked them not to. They would say "no" and take it anyway, sometimes even by force.

1 Samuel 2:16: And [if] any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and [then] take [as much] as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, [Nay]; but thou shalt give [it me] now: and if not, I will take [it] by force. [presently: Heb. as on the day]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes individual accountability for sin, contrasting the priests' disregard for sacrificial offerings in 1 Samuel 2:16.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

This verse highlights the importance of doing justice and judgment over sacrifice, contradicting the priest's greed for meat rather than respecting God's law.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes mercy and knowledge of God over sacrifices, opposing the selfish actions of the priests in 1 Samuel 2:16.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Questions the value of sacrifices when not done righteously, conflicting with the priests' focus on taking offerings by force.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus reiterates the importance of mercy over sacrifice, showing the priests' actions in 1 Samuel 2:16 as contrary to God's desire.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

Denounces offerings when not paired with righteousness, contrasting with the priests’ unlawful claim on the people's sacrifices.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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