Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
While 1 Kings 18:39 depicts the acknowledgment of one true God, Exodus 20:3 commands not to have other gods, highlighting a context of previously held polytheistic beliefs contradicting the absolute declaration.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Judges 10:13
This verse shows God's refusal to deliver due to Israel's idolatry, contradicting 1 Kings 18:39 where the people unequivocally acknowledge the LORD as God.
Judges 10:13: Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:27
The people's turning from the true God to idols in Jeremiah 2:27 contrasts with their acknowledgment in 1 Kings 18:39.
Jeremiah 2:27: Saying to a stock, Thou [art] my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned [their] back unto me, and not [their] face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. [brought...: or, begotten me] [their back: Heb. the hinder part of the neck]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:39
Ezekiel portrays a rebellious Israel still worshipping idols, contradicting the immediate repentance in 1 Kings 18:39.
Ezekiel 20:39: As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter [also], if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:1
Hosea 4:1 highlights a lack of acknowledgment of God in the land, contrasting with the public recognition in 1 Kings 18:39.
Hosea 4:1: Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because [there is] no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23
Amos speaks of God's rejection of worship void of true repentance, juxtaposing the collective genuine acknowledgment in 1 Kings 18:39.
Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8
Jesus criticizes people honoring God with lips but not hearts, contradictory to the wholehearted worship exemplified in 1 Kings 18:39.
Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with Romans 1:21-23
Romans describes turning from God to idols, opposing the decisive acknowledgment in 1 Kings 18:39.
Romans 1:21-23: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Contradiction with Revelation 2:4
Revelation addresses abandoning first love for God, opposed to the profound declaration in 1 Kings 18:39.
Revelation 2:4: Nevertheless I have [somewhat] against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.