Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the men followed a special plan by taking two mother cows, tying them to a cart, and leaving their baby cows at home. This was done to see if God's special box would be returned safely to its proper place.

1 Samuel 6:10: And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:

Contradiction with Amos 3:3

This verse questions unity in action without prior agreement, contrasting with the unified action taken by the two milch kine in 1 Samuel 6:10.

Amos 3:3: Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that humans plan their course while the Lord directs their steps, conflicting with the implication that the cows acted on their own instinct in 1 Samuel 6:10.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This verse highlights that God's ways are higher than human ways, contradicting the idea of animals making a divine-directed journey on their own in 1 Samuel 6:10.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Here, the indecision of the people to follow the Lord contrasts with the decisive direction taken by the animals in 1 Samuel 6:10.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
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