Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, the people who were trying to get their god to answer them couldn't get any response, no matter how long they prayed and called out. This showed that their god wasn't real because nothing happened even when they tried all day.

1 Kings 18:29: And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the [time] of the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that [there was] neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded. [offering: Heb. ascending] [that regarded: Heb. attention]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encouraging asking, seeking, and knocking contradicts 1 Kings 18:29, where there was no answer despite continuous calling.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24

This verse promises that God will answer before they call, contrasting 1 Kings 18:29 where no answer is given despite calling.

Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

These verses assure that prayers asked in Jesus' name will be answered, unlike the unanswered calls in 1 Kings 18:29.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:17

This verse states that the righteous cry, and the Lord hears and delivers them, contradicting the silence in 1 Kings 18:29.

Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:12

This verse assures that when you call upon God, He will listen, which opposes the lack of response in 1 Kings 18:29.

Jeremiah 29:12: Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14-15

These verses describe confidence in God hearing prayers, which contrasts with the situation in 1 Kings 18:29 where there is no response.

1 John 5:14-15: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:12

This verse states that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are open to their prayers, differing from the silence in 1 Kings 18:29.

1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:15

This verse promises that God will answer when called upon, which contrasts with the unanswered calls in 1 Kings 18:29.

Psalm 91:15: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Contradiction with James 5:16

This verse describes the prayer of a righteous person as powerful and effective, differing from the ineffective prayer in 1 Kings 18:29.

James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Contradiction with Mark 11:24

This verse assures belief in receiving what you ask in prayer, opposing the unanswered situation in 1 Kings 18:29.

Mark 11:24: Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].
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