Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that Eli, an old priest, was lying down to rest because his eyesight was getting so bad he couldn’t see anymore. It shows that Eli was getting very old and weak.

1 Samuel 3:2: And it came to pass at that time, when Eli [was] laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, [that] he could not see;

Contradiction with John 9:39

While 1 Samuel 3:2 speaks of Eli's physical blindness, Jesus in John 9:39 speaks about spiritual blindness, introducing the idea that physical blindness can be a pathway to spiritual sight, thus contrasting Eli's situation.

John 9:39: And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:16

This verse speaks of God leading the blind in a new way and bringing light where there is darkness, contrasting with Eli's physical decline and lack of vision or revelation, indicating hope and guidance for the blind.

Isaiah 42:16: And I will bring the blind by a way [that] they knew not; I will lead them in paths [that] they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. [straight: Heb. into straightness]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

This verse calls for walking by faith and not by sight, which contrasts Eli's physical blindness with a call to spiritual sight and faith, despite not having physical sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Matthew 15:14

Jesus describes the leaders as blind guides leading the blind, which contrasts with Eli's status where his physical blindness can symbolize failing leadership and spiritual insight.

Matthew 15:14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:8

This verse praises the Lord for giving sight to the blind, implying divine intervention and restoration which contrasts Eli's condition of ongoing decline without such miraculous intervention.

Psalm 146:8: The LORD openeth [the eyes of] the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
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