Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 5:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 5:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 5:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that the Philistines took God's special box, called the Ark, and put it in their temple next to their statue of Dagon, a god they worshiped. Christians believe this story helps show that God's power is greater than other gods.

1 Samuel 5:2: When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

While 1 Samuel 5:2 shows the Philistines placing the Ark of God before Dagon in a worshipful context, Exodus 20:3 commands exclusive worship of God, contradicting the act of reverence towards another deity.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

1 Samuel 5:2 depicts the Ark in the temple of Dagon, conflicting with the notion in Isaiah 42:8 which declares that God does not share His glory with other idols.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:5

Jeremiah critiques idols as powerless, whereas 1 Samuel 5:2 demonstrates Dagon's temple receiving the Ark, suggesting some form of recognition or power to Dagon.

Jeremiah 10:5: They [are] upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also [is it] in them to do good.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be seen in the context of idolatry and the recognition of other gods. If the verse involves placing sacred objects next to idols, it might conflict with the commandment to worship only one God. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of being faithful to a single deity.

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