Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Elijah told the prophets of Baal to pick a bull and get it ready to show whose god was real, but they couldn't use any fire themselves because he wanted to see if their god could do it. It's like a test to see if their god could make fire happen all by itself.

1 Kings 18:25: And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress [it] first; for ye [are] many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire [under].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

1 Kings 18:25 involves a contest between gods, while Exodus 20:3 commands having no other gods before the Lord, contradicting the idea of considering other deities.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:39

1 Kings 18:25 suggests a challenge to prove which god is real, but Deuteronomy 4:39 affirms that there is only one true God in heaven and earth, contradicting the need for such a test.

Deuteronomy 4:39: Know therefore this day, and consider [it] in thine heart, that the LORD he [is] God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: [there is] none else.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6

In 1 Kings 18:25, the existence of multiple gods is acknowledged through a contest; however, Isaiah 44:6 declares there is no other god, contradicting the premise of competing deities.

Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

1 Kings 18:25 entertains a challenge between different gods, while 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 acknowledges other "gods" in name but affirms there is only one true God, contradicting the need for competition.

1 Corinthians 8:5-6: For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10-11

1 Kings 18:25 stages a contest with Baal, but Jeremiah 10:10-11 declares that other gods beside the true God will perish, contradicting their consideration as real contenders.

Jeremiah 10:10-11: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]

Paradox #1

The contradiction could involve the challenge of faith versus the concept of fairness and respect for differing beliefs. Elijah taunts the prophets of Baal, which might be seen as disrespectful or intolerant towards another group's beliefs, raising questions about how one's faith should be expressed in relation to others.

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