Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 19:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 19:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 19:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God found Elijah hiding in a cave and asked him why he was there. It shows that God cared about Elijah and wanted to help him understand what to do next.

1 Kings 19:9: And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD [came] to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, whereas in 1 Kings 19:9, Elijah is confused and fearful as he hides in the cave, suggesting a state of confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Here, God reassures that He will strengthen and help, contradicting Elijah's fearfulness and sense of abandonment in 1 Kings 19:9.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse mentions that God has not given a spirit of fear, while Elijah's actions in 1 Kings 19:9 show that he is acting out of fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises to never leave nor forsake, contrasting with Elijah's perception of being alone and forsaken in 1 Kings 19:9.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse commands strength and courage, while in 1 Kings 19:9, Elijah is hiding in fear without courage.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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