Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 17:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 17:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 17:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the woman realized that Elijah was a special messenger from God because the amazing things he said came true. She believed that what Elijah spoke was truly from God and was the truth.

1 Kings 17:24: And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou [art] a man of God, [and] that the word of the LORD in thy mouth [is] truth.

Contradiction with John 4:48

While 1 Kings 17:24 shows the woman believing due to a miracle, John 4:48 suggests a critique of faith based solely on signs and wonders.

John 4:48: Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

In 1 Kings 17:24, the widow believes after witnessing a miracle, whereas Matthew 12:39 indicates that seeking after signs is a trait of an evil generation.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with Luke 16:31

Contrasts 1 Kings 17:24, where belief comes through witnessing a resurrection, with the assertion that those who do not listen to scripture would not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.

Luke 16:31: And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Contradiction with John 20:29

This verse contrasts the account in 1 Kings 17:24 by blessing those who believe without seeing miracles, whereas the widow believes after seeing one.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:20

Where 1 Kings 17:24 finds validation of faith through a miracle, Matthew 11:20 critiques cities that have witnessed miracles yet remain unrepentant.

Matthew 11:20: Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
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