Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 2:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 2:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 2:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse says that someone will see trouble in God's special place and not many older people will live in their family anymore. It means there might be hard times and God is reminding to trust Him even then.

1 Samuel 2:32: And thou shalt see an enemy [in my] habitation, in all [the wealth] which [God] shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever. [an enemy...: or, the affliction of the tabernacle, for all the wealth which God would have given Israel]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:6

This verse speaks of God showing mercy to thousands of generations, contrasting with the punishment foretold in 1 Samuel 2:32.

Exodus 20:6: And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God having plans to prosper and not to harm, contradicting the prophecy of disaster in 1 Samuel 2:32.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:13

Here, God promises mercy and not to take it away, which contrasts the impending loss of favor discussed in 1 Samuel 2:32.

1 Chronicles 17:13: I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took [it] from [him] that was before thee:

Contradiction with Psalms 37:25

This verse describes the righteous never being forsaken, while 1 Samuel 2:32 predicts a time of loss and suffering.

Psalms 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God assures that He will uphold with His righteous hand, contradicting the depiction of loss in 1 Samuel 2:32.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse states God will never leave nor forsake, which contrasts the abandonment implied in 1 Samuel 2:32.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 2:32 highlights themes of punishment and loss visited upon a family line due to sin. A contradiction might arise when considering the notion of collective punishment—where descendants suffer for the actions of their forebears, which can clash with modern ideas of individual justice and accountability. This can seem inconsistent with the belief in a just and fair God who judges individuals based on their own actions rather than those of their ancestors.

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