Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
This verse, one of the Ten Commandments, states, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," which directly contradicts the false witnessing that takes place in 1 Kings 21:10.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19
These verses list six things the Lord hates, including "a false witness that speaketh lies," directly opposing the action of setting false witnesses in 1 Kings 21:10.
Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:16
This verse commands not to go around as a talebearer and to refrain from false witness, contradicting the false accusation in 1 Kings 21:10.
Leviticus 19:16: Thou shalt not go up and down [as] a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:17
It states to "love no false oath," which contradicts the false accusations and swearing in 1 Kings 21:10.
Zechariah 8:17: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:11
This verse says, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely," which implicitly contradicts the idea of bearing false witness as seen in 1 Kings 21:10, suggesting a spiritual blessing in persecution.
Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]
Paradox #1
The verse involves a situation of false accusation and injustice orchestrated by Jezebel to seize Naboth's vineyard. A potential contradiction might arise when comparing this with biblical teachings that emphasize justice, righteousness, and truth, such as the commandments against bearing false witness. The conflict here is between the wrongful actions described and the broader biblical principles of honesty and justice.
Paradox #2
In the context of ancient Israelite law, the situation in this verse could be seen as a misuse of legal proceedings, where false witnesses are used to accuse someone wrongly. This is contradictory because while the law in the Bible emphasizes justice and truth, this scenario involves deceit and wrongful conviction, highlighting a conflict between the intended use of the law and its actual manipulation.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in 1 Kings 21:10 arises from the use of false accusations against Naboth to justify his execution. This conflicts with moral teachings against bearing false witness and the commandment to not kill innocent people.