Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of 1 Samuel, Samuel took a young lamb and offered it as a gift to God, asking for help for the people of Israel. God listened to Samuel's prayer and answered it.

1 Samuel 7:9: And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered [it for] a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him. [heard: or, answered]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Contradicts with 1 Samuel 7:9 as it implies God does not listen to the prayers of those who turn from the law, yet God heeds Samuel's sacrifice and prayer.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Suggests God will not hear prayers when hands are full of blood, which contradicts God responding to Samuel's offering.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with John 9:31

States that God does not listen to sinners, while 1 Samuel 7:9 shows God responding to Samuel despite him being a human prone to sin.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Indicates that prayers can be unanswered because of wrong motives, contrasted by God's immediate action following Samuel's plea.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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