Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, Eli was an old man who could not see very well, but when he heard people crying loudly, he wanted to know what was happening, so he asked someone to tell him. The man then rushed in to give Eli the news.

1 Samuel 4:14: And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What [meaneth] the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Unlike the loud cry in 1 Samuel 4:14, God often communicates in a "still small voice."

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Contrasts the commotion of 1 Samuel 4:14 with the call for quietness and trust.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:63

Jesus remained silent, which contradicts the loudness described in 1 Samuel 4:14.

Matthew 26:63: Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Suggests a time to keep silence, opposing the loud shout in 1 Samuel 4:14.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

Advises restraint in speech, differing from the loud cry in 1 Samuel 4:14.

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]
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