Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands not to have any other gods, contradicting the idol worship mentioned in 1 Kings 16:33.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:31
Prohibits the worship practices mentioned in 1 Kings 16:33, saying such acts are an abomination to God.
Deuteronomy 12:31: Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. [to the: Heb. of the]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:2-3
Advises against adopting the ways of other nations, like those described in 1 Kings 16:33 in idol worship practices.
Jeremiah 10:2-3: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
God declares He will not give His glory to another or His praise to carved images, contradicting the idol worship in 1 Kings 16:33.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:16
Asks what agreement the temple of God has with idols, contrasting with 1 Kings 16:33 where idols are made.
2 Corinthians 6:16: And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Paradox #1
1 Kings 16:33 talks about King Ahab building an altar for Baal, which contradicts the commandment in the Bible to worship only God and avoid idolatry. This causes a conflict with the teachings that condemn idol worship and emphasize faithfulness to God alone.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could be seen in how this verse discusses the establishment of altars for false gods, which goes against the monotheistic belief system central to the Bible. This could create inconsistency when compared to other parts of the Bible that emphasize worshiping only one true God.