Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Explain how this verse contradicts with 2 Samuel 16:10.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Explain how this verse contradicts with 2 Samuel 16:10.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:14
Explain how this verse contradicts with 2 Samuel 16:10.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Explain how this verse contradicts with 2 Samuel 16:10.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
2 Samuel 16:10 could be seen as inconsistent with other Biblical teachings on behavior towards enemies or those who curse others. This verse involves restraint and allowing cursing, which may seem contradictory to teachings like those found in the New Testament, where Jesus advises to bless and pray for those who curse you. The approach to enemies and forgiveness varies, causing potential conflict in interpretation.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict in 2 Samuel 16:10 could arise when comparing it with biblical teachings on respecting and not cursing God's anointed leaders. While in this verse, David allows Shimei to curse him, other parts of the Bible emphasize consequences for disrespecting God's chosen ones, like earlier in 1 Samuel when David refuses to harm King Saul. This might seem inconsistent with ideas about honoring God's anointed.
Paradox #3
The potential moral conflict in this verse could be about the idea of restraint when faced with wrongdoing or insult. On one hand, it suggests letting things happen as they are part of a divine plan, which might contradict the moral intuition to stand up against wrongdoing or to protect one's dignity. This might create tension between accepting circumstances and actively making moral choices.