Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel was learning to listen to God's voice, and Eli helped him. This verse shows that Samuel was ready to listen and was respectful to Eli.

1 Samuel 3:16: Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here [am] I.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

Proverbs 15:22 emphasizes the value of counsel and advice, potentially contradicting 1 Samuel 3:16 where Eli tells Samuel not to hide anything God revealed to him, which Samuel might have wanted to discuss or seek advice on.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with James 1:19

James 1:19 advises individuals to be slow to speak, which contrasts with the urgency implied in 1 Samuel 3:16 where Eli urges Samuel to disclose everything God has said to him.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 10:19 warns against talking too much, since much speech can lead to sin, which could be seen as opposing the directness and compulsion in 1 Samuel 3:16 for Samuel to relay everything God has shared without omission.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

In Matthew 10:27, Jesus instructs to speak in the light what is heard in darkness, similar in sharing but differing context may show inconsistency with 1 Samuel 3:16 where the sharing is directed toward Eli, distinct from public proclamation.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.
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