Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Kings 19:2 depicts a threat of harm, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you.
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 12:19
While 1 Kings 19:2 seeks vengeance, Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge, advocating for leaving room for God's wrath instead.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
1 Kings 19:2 focuses on retribution, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 suggests feeding your enemy and doing good to them, which heaps coals of fire on their head.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with James 1:20
1 Kings 19:2 involves wrath, but James 1:20 states that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Paradox #1
This verse can be seen as morally conflicting because it involves a threat of violence and revenge that seems at odds with the broader biblical teachings of love, forgiveness, and peace. It presents a challenge in understanding how such actions fit with the idea of compassion and mercy often emphasized in the Bible.