Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God called out to a young boy named Samuel. Samuel listened and was ready to hear what God had to say, showing that it's important to listen when God speaks to you.

1 Samuel 3:10: And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts 1 Samuel 3:10 by stating that no man can see God and live, opposing the idea of God appearing and speaking directly to Samuel.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Contradicts 1 Samuel 3:10 by asserting that no one has seen God at any time, whereas 1 Samuel describes God speaking to Samuel.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6-8

Contradicts 1 Samuel 3:10 by stating that God speaks to prophets in visions and dreams, as opposed to the direct encounter Samuel experiences.

Numbers 12:6-8: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

Contradicts 1 Samuel 3:10 because it says God dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, challenging the direct communication with Samuel.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:12

Contradicts 1 Samuel 3:10 by stating that no one has seen God at any time, which conflicts with the account of God speaking to Samuel.

1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
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