Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 10:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 10:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 10:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the people who work for the wise king are very happy because they get to be near him all the time and learn from his wisdom. It's like having a super smart friend who always helps you make good choices!

1 Kings 10:8: Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Describes the foolishness of God being wiser than men, whereas 1 Kings 10:8 praises human wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

States that wisdom brings sorrow, whereas 1 Kings 10:8 depicts wisdom as a source of happiness.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13

Claims those with understanding are happy, which might not align with the happiness through wisdom suggested in 1 Kings 10:8.

Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14

Indicates that wisdom of the wise will perish, contradicting the positive view of wisdom in 1 Kings 10:8.

Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

Asserts that wise men are ashamed and lack wisdom, conflicting with the celebration of wisdom in 1 Kings 10:8.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

States that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, contrasting with the admiration of wisdom in 1 Kings 10:8.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:16

Advises against being overly wise, which contradicts the seeming endorsement of wisdom in 1 Kings 10:8.

Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]
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