Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse states that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, contrasting with the idea in 1 Samuel 6:9 that events might occur by chance and not divine direction.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse mentions that time and chance happen to everyone, suggesting randomness in life, contradicting the notion of potential divine causation in 1 Samuel 6:9.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10
This verse affirms that God's counsel shall stand, implying no chance in events, conflicting with the chance vs. divine action dichotomy in 1 Samuel 6:9.
Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Contradiction with Matthew 10:29
This verse highlights that not even a sparrow falls without God's will, suggesting divine control over events, opposing the idea of chance in 1 Samuel 6:9.
Matthew 10:29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in the context of the verse dealing with interpreting ambiguous signs as messages from God. The moral conflict arises when trying to determine whether an event is genuinely guided by divine intervention or is simply a coincidence. This can lead to confusion about what is divinely intended and what is a natural occurrence, challenging the understanding of God's will.