Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 5:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 5:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 5:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God was very strong and powerful against the people of Ashdod, causing them great trouble and pain because they took something that belonged to Him. This shows that God protects what is His and can teach people lessons when they do wrong.

1 Samuel 5:6: But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with emerods, [even] Ashdod and the coasts thereof.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Explains that God is love, which contradicts the affliction caused by the LORD in 1 Samuel 5:6.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6

Describes God as merciful and gracious, which contradicts the smiting in 1 Samuel 5:6.

Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Advises casting all care upon God because He cares for you, which contradicts Him afflicting the people in 1 Samuel 5:6.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises plans to prosper and not to harm, which contradicts the destructive event in 1 Samuel 5:6.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Describes the LORD as slow to anger, which contradicts the swift judgment in 1 Samuel 5:6.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be related to the idea of supernatural phenomena affecting health, like tumors or plagues being caused by a divine source or object. Science generally seeks natural explanations for health issues, such as viruses or bacteria being responsible for diseases, rather than attributing them to supernatural causes.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the portrayal of God inflicting suffering and disease on people. This depiction might seem at odds with the idea of a loving and compassionate deity. Therefore, it can be challenging to reconcile the act of causing harm with the more universally accepted concept of a benevolent God.

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