Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, Elijah told the messenger to tell the king that he was there. Elijah was a brave man who trusted God, and he wanted the king to know he was ready to meet him.

1 Kings 18:8: And he answered him, I [am]: go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah [is here].

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse emphasizes obeying God rather than men, whereas in 1 Kings 18:8, Elijah instructs Obadiah to inform Ahab of his presence, aligning with human authority.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and pray for enemies, contrasting with Elijah's confrontation with Ahab, an adversary.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all, contradicting Elijah’s potentially confrontational message to Ahab in 1 Kings 18:8.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes heavenly wisdom as peaceable and gentle, contrasting with Elijah's directive, which may lead to conflict with Ahab.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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