Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God's plans to prosper and not harm, contradicting the perspective of questioning God for harm in 1 Kings 17:20.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt anyone, contradicting the notion of God causing harm as suggested in 1 Kings 17:20.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse declares that all things work together for good for those who love God, which may contradict the complaint in 1 Kings 17:20 that God brings tragedy.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
This verse claims the Lord is good to all, contradicting the perspective in 1 Kings 17:20 that God causes suffering.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33
This says that God does not willingly afflict, contradicting the idea in 1 Kings 17:20 of attributing tragedy to God's will.
Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Paradox #1
The potential scientific conflict with this verse may lie in the belief that prayer can directly bring a person back to life after death, which goes against scientific understanding of biology and medicine. Science does not currently support the idea that life can be restored in this manner.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in this verse could be the questioning of why a prophet or holy man would doubt or express anger toward God, even when confronted with tragedy. People might expect constant faith from religious figures, so the expression of doubt or anger could seem inconsistent with their role.