Contradiction with Leviticus 11:13-15
These verses describe ravens as unclean birds, which contradicts the notion of them providing sustenance in 1 Kings 17:6.
Leviticus 11:13-15: And these [are they which] ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they [are] an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,
Contradiction with Job 38:41
This verse suggests that God provides food for the raven when its young cry to Him, contradicting the idea in 1 Kings 17:6 that ravens are providers rather than recipients.
Job 38:41: Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
Contradiction with Isaiah 34:11
This verse indicates desolation and curse, with the raven as a symbol of emptiness and neglect, contradicting the role of ravens as providers in 1 Kings 17:6.
Isaiah 34:11: But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of confusion, and the stones of emptiness. [cormorant: or, pelican]
Contradiction with Proverbs 30:17
This verse uses ravens as an image of disgrace and dishonor, which contrasts with their honorable role in assisting Elijah in 1 Kings 17:6.
Proverbs 30:17: The eye [that] mocketh at [his] father, and despiseth to obey [his] mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. [the valley: or, the brook]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse highlights that birds do not sow or reap yet God feeds them, which contrasts with the active role of ravens in delivering food in 1 Kings 17:6.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could relate to the idea of ravens, which are considered unclean animals in Jewish dietary laws, bringing food to a prophet. Some might find it inconsistent for a prophet to accept food delivered by unclean birds.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in this verse could be the idea of ravens bringing food to a human. In nature, ravens are scavengers and do not typically provide food to people. This behavior is not consistent with known animal behavior patterns.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in 1 Kings 17:6 could relate to the use of animals (ravens) to deliver food. This might conflict with dietary laws or human practices of food preparation and cleanliness in the Bible, raising questions about the purity or appropriate sourcing of food according to religious rules.