Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 1:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 1:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 1:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse is a sad message about a brave man named Jonathan who died in a fight. It shows that even strong and important people can get hurt and die.

2 Samuel 1:25: How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, [thou wast] slain in thine high places.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:33

This verse claims God is a source of perfect strength, contrasting the lament of the mighty falling in 2 Samuel 1:25.

2 Samuel 22:33: God [is] my strength [and] power: and he maketh my way perfect. [maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

States that through Christ, strength is limitless, opposing the theme of loss in 2 Samuel 1:25.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

Suggests that God gives power to the faint, while 2 Samuel 1:25 laments fallen heroes.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with Psalm 18:32

Declares that God clothes one with strength, contrary to the dismay over fallen mighty.

Psalm 18:32: [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Contradiction with Psalm 28:8

The Lord is the strength of His people, conflicting with the despair over the fallen mighty.

Psalm 28:8: The LORD [is] their strength, and he [is] the saving strength of his anointed. [their: or, his] [saving...: Heb. strength of salvations]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God encourages not to fear, promising strength, in contrast to the lament of fallen might.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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