Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
1 Kings 13:17 advises obeying God's command to not eat bread or drink water there, while Proverbs warns against false witnesses which implies deception in communication.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
In 1 Kings 13:17, the man's instructions were specific about not eating or drinking, while Acts 10:15 states that what God has cleansed should not be called common or unclean, suggesting freedom beyond dietary restrictions.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:8
1 Kings 13:17 emphasizes abstaining from food and drink as part of an obedience test, whereas 1 Corinthians 8:8 asserts that food does not commend us to God, showing a differing view on the significance of such acts.
1 Corinthians 8:8: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. [are we the better: or, have we the more] [are we the worse: or, have we the less]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
The verse in Matthew states that what goes into the mouth does not defile a person, contrasting with the implication in 1 Kings 13:17 where adhering to dietary restrictions is essential to following God's command.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
1 Kings 13:17 places importance on not eating or drinking as per God's instructions, while Romans highlights that the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking, suggesting an alternate focus on righteousness, peace, and joy.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Paradox #1
This verse involves a prophet who receives a message from God but later disobeys it due to another prophet's claim to have received a different message from God. The contradiction or conflict here could be about God's consistency and communication. It raises questions about why God would allow two conflicting messages, potentially leading to confusion or disobedience among believers. Some might wonder how to discern true messages from God when they seem to contradict each other.
Paradox #2
The contradiction lies in the behavior and actions of the prophet. The man of God was told by the Lord not to eat bread or drink water in that place, yet he later disobeys this command after being deceived by another prophet who claimed to have a message from God. This raises questions about obedience to divine instructions and the consequences of being misled, highlighting the complexity of following faith amidst conflicting messages.