Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 2:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 2:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 2:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, God is upset because some people are ignoring His rules and caring more about themselves and their families than following His commands. God wants people to show respect and love for Him by doing what He says.

1 Samuel 2:29: Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded [in my] habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

1 Samuel 2:29 criticizes honoring sons above God, while Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring one's father and mother as a commandment.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:37

1 Samuel 2:29 highlights the sin of honoring sons above God, whereas Matthew 10:37 warns against loving family more than God.

Matthew 10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:18-21

1 Samuel 2:29 addresses neglecting punishment for errant behavior, yet Deuteronomy 21:18-21 commands severe consequences for a rebellious son.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21: If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and [that], when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

1 Samuel 2:29 implies leniency towards sinful sons, while Proverbs 13:24 suggests that sparing discipline shows a lack of love.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:20

1 Samuel 2:29 contends Eli honored his sons over God, contrasting with Colossians 3:20, which calls for children to obey parents as pleasing to God.

Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 1 Samuel 2:29 relates to God's expectation of honoring Him above all else and the consequences of failing to do so. In this passage, God expresses disapproval of Eli's family for honoring themselves more than God by misusing sacrifices and offerings. This might appear inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where God is portrayed as forgiving and patient. The challenge is reconciling how God balances justice and mercy in different contexts.

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