Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Ahab, the king, asked his helper Obadiah to search for water and grass to keep their animals alive because there was a big drought. He didn't want all their animals to die because they were very important.

1 Kings 18:5: And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. [that...: Heb. that we cut not off ourselves from the beasts]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:29

This verse suggests God has provided an abundance of vegetation for food, contradicting the scarcity implied by searching for grass in 1 Kings 18:5.

Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

This verse indicates that God provides for all creatures without them needing to search, contradicting the need for seeking grass for animals in 1 Kings 18:5.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-2

This verse describes God as a shepherd who leads to green pastures, contrasting the desperate search for grass in 1 Kings 18:5.

Psalm 23:1-2: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse suggests God supplies all needs, contradicting the lack of resources implied in 1 Kings 18:5.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:12

This verse promises abundance and a rich land for Israel, opposing the drought and search for grass depicted in 1 Kings 18:5.

Deuteronomy 28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
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