Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 13:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 13:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 13:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that God can use amazing things, like a lion not eating the body, to get people's attention and share important messages. It teaches us that God's plans are surprising but always have a purpose.

1 Kings 13:25: And, behold, men passed by, and saw the carcase cast in the way, and the lion standing by the carcase: and they came and told [it] in the city where the old prophet dwelt.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

This verse states that "there shall no evil happen to the just," which contradicts the incident of the prophet being slain by a lion despite his prophetic role.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Job 5:19

This verse claims God shall deliver His servants from trouble, contradicting the prophet's fate of being killed by a lion.

Job 5:19: He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

Contradiction with Psalms 34:7

This verse suggests the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him for their deliverance, which contrasts with the prophet's demise by a lion.

Psalms 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

It indicates that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them, contradicting the lion's attack on the prophet.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse claims no weapon formed against God's servants will prosper, conflicting with the prophet's death by an animal attack.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:29-31

These verses assert that not even a sparrow falls to the ground without the Father's will, implying divine protection, yet the prophet was unprotected from the lion.

Matthew 10:29-31: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]
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