Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Elijah, the people tried very hard and for a long time to get their pretend god, Baal, to talk to them and help them. But no matter what they did, Baal didn't answer because he wasn't real.

1 Kings 18:26: And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed [it], and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But [there was] no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. [hear: or, answer] [answered: or, heard] [leaped...: or, leaped up and down at the altar]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands not to have other gods before the Lord, contradicting the idol worship seen in 1 Kings 18:26.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13-14

These verses instruct to fear and serve God only, contradicting the actions of invoking Baal in 1 Kings 18:26.

Deuteronomy 6:13-14: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5

This verse declares there is no god besides the Lord, contradicting the belief in Baal shown in 1 Kings 18:26.

Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10-11

It states the Lord is the true God and contrasts the false gods worshiped in 1 Kings 18:26.

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]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4

This verse declares idols as nothing in the world, contradicting the attempts to call on Baal in 1 Kings 18:26.

1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.

Paradox #1

The verse describes an event involving supernatural intervention that does not align with scientific understanding. Specifically, it mentions actions leading to outcomes that are not scientifically plausible, as they involve elements that defy natural laws, such as fire being called down in a supernatural manner. From a scientific perspective, such occurrences cannot be explained or verified using empirical evidence or natural phenomena.

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