Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 17:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 17:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 17:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God told the prophet Elijah to go to a town called Zarephath where a woman would take care of him. This shows that God can use anyone, even a poor widow, to help others.

1 Kings 17:9: Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which [belongeth] to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. [Zarephath: Gr. Sarepta]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

This verse emphasizes trusting God for provision, contrasting with God directing Elijah to depend on a widow for sustenance.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This verse highlights God's direct care and provision for all creatures, contrasting with God sending Elijah to a human provider.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse assures that God will directly supply all needs, contrasting with God arranging for a widow to provide for Elijah.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

This verse claims the righteous will not be forsaken or begging for bread, contradictory to Elijah needing to rely on a widow in a foreign land.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse encourages asking God directly for what is needed, in contrast to Elijah receiving provision through a human intermediary.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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