Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 14:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 14:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse means that God wanted Jeroboam's wife to take some food gifts to a prophet so he would tell her what would happen to her sick child. It's like bringing a present to someone who knows a lot so they can help you understand something important.

1 Kings 14:3: And take with thee ten loaves, and cracknels, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the child. [with...: Heb. in thine hand] [cracknels: or, cakes] [cruse: or, bottle]

Contradiction with Exodus 23:15

This verse instructs to not appear before God empty, while 1 Kings 14:3 describes bringing gifts.

Exodus 23:15: Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and do good to them, contradicting the motive behind the gifts in 1 Kings 14:3.

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 Isaiah 1:13

This verse condemns offering vain oblations, which may contradict the gifts given in 1 Kings 14:3.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
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