Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Samuel was a young boy who heard an important message from God during the night. He felt scared to tell Eli, the priest, what God had said because it was about something serious.

1 Samuel 3:15: And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse encourages being strong and courageous, which contrasts with Samuel's fear to relay God's vision.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states that God has given us a spirit not of fear, in contradiction with Samuel's apparent fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse instructs to fear not and be not dismayed, opposite to Samuel's fear in the verse.

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 Proverbs 29:25

This verse discusses the fear of man brings a snare, contrasting Samuel's hesitation in delivering the vision.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Encourages not fearing those who can kill the body but not the soul, implying fearlessness contradicts Samuel’s fear to speak about the vision.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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