Contradiction with Genesis 2:7
This verse states that God formed man from the dust and breathed life into him, highlighting divine action in giving life rather than a prophet reviving the dead.
Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground]
Contradiction with Job 33:4
This verse emphasizes the breath of the Almighty giving life, suggesting God's sole authority over life and its restoration, contrasting with Elijah's role in raising the widow's son.
Job 33:4: The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Contradiction with Psalm 104:29-30
These verses attribute the giving and taking of life directly to God, suggesting divine sovereignty over life and death, in contrast to Elijah's involvement in 1 Kings 17:21.
Psalm 104:29-30: Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
States that humans die once and then face judgment, implying a finality in death that contradicts the resurrection event performed by Elijah.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Paradox #1
The events described in this verse involve bringing a dead person back to life, which contradicts our current scientific understanding of death as a permanent state. Science has not demonstrated the ability for resurrection by any means, making this narrative inconsistent with established biological principles.