Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 9:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 9:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 9:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, the servant suggests giving a small amount of silver to the man of God so he can help them know what to do. He thinks this gift will help them get guidance from the man of God.

1 Samuel 9:8: And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: [that] will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way. [I have...: Heb. there is found in my hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:9

In Matthew 10:9, Jesus instructs his disciples not to take money or valuables for their journey, which contrasts with the servant suggesting offering silver to the prophet in 1 Samuel 9:8.

Matthew 10:9: Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, [Provide: or, Get]

Contradiction with Acts 8:20

In Acts 8:20, Peter condemns Simon the Sorcerer for thinking that the gift of God could be bought with money, which contradicts the idea of giving silver for guidance in 1 Samuel 9:8.

Acts 8:20: But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1

In Isaiah 55:1, the invitation is given to obtain what is needed without money, opposing the notion of providing silver to gain assistance as in 1 Samuel 9:8.

Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:23

In Proverbs 23:23, it advises to buy the truth and not sell it, contrasting the act of offering money for guidance in 1 Samuel 9:8 as though spiritual insight could be bought.

Proverbs 23:23: Buy the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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