Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 7:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 7:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 7:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel told the people that if they truly wanted to follow God, they should stop worshipping other fake gods and focus only on loving and serving the real God. If they did this, God would protect them from their enemies.

1 Samuel 7:3: And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, [then] put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.

Contradiction with John 3:16

Emphasizes belief in Jesus Christ for salvation, while 1 Samuel 7:3 focuses on turning to the Lord and putting away idols without mentioning Jesus.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Asserts justification by faith apart from the deeds of the law, whereas 1 Samuel 7:3 calls for actions such as putting away strange gods to serve the Lord.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Highlights that a person is justified by works, not by faith only, seemingly contradicting 1 Samuel 7:3's emphasis on inward devotion and heart preparation.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

Declares that any gospel contrary to what Paul preached is to be accursed, which might contradict 1 Samuel 7:3 if seen through the New Testament's focus on Christ.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:10

States that we are sanctified through the offering of Jesus Christ once for all, contrasting with the requirement of actions in 1 Samuel 7:3 for turning to the Lord.

Hebrews 10:10: By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once [for all].

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the demand for exclusive devotion to one God, which might contradict values like religious tolerance and respect for diverse beliefs. The verse asks for dedication to only one deity, potentially conflicting with the acceptance of multiple faiths.

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