Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God called Samuel's name, and Samuel replied by saying he was ready to listen and help. Christians understand this as an important moment showing how Samuel listened to God and was willing to serve Him.

1 Samuel 3:4: That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here [am] I.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:14

"And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM" - Contradicts with 1 Samuel 3:4 where God calls Samuel by name, indicating a personal relationship, unlike the more abstract self-identification to Moses.

Exodus 3:14: And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Contradiction with John 10:27

"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me" - Suggests those who are of God recognize and follow His voice, differing from Eli’s initial difficulty in recognizing God's call to Samuel.

John 10:27: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD" - Contrasts with God personally speaking to Samuel, indicating a direct communication rather than an incomprehensible divine will.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

"And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice" - Highlights God’s communication through a "still, small voice," contrasting the explicit call to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:4.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
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