Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the people planned a special event and gave Naboth an important seat in front of everyone. This was part of a trick to get Naboth in trouble.

1 Kings 21:12: They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands against bearing false witness, which contradicts the act of proclaiming a fast and setting up false witnesses against Naboth in 1 Kings 21:12.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

This passage lists things the Lord hates, including a false witness that speaks lies, which contradicts the false witness used in 1 Kings 21:12.

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 Matthew 5:11

This verse speaks of being blessed when falsely accused for righteousness, contrasting with the false accusations made against Naboth to harm him in 1 Kings 21:12.

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]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

States that a false witness shall not go unpunished, which contradicts the initial success of the false witnesses in 1 Kings 21:12.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:16-19

This passage outlines the punishment for false witnesses, which contradicts the actions taken in 1 Kings 21:12 since the false witnesses faced no immediate consequence.

Deuteronomy 19:16-19: If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him [that which is] wrong; [that...: or, falling away]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 1 Kings 21:12 involves the misuse of legal and religious systems to commit injustice. The leaders, who should uphold truth and righteousness, falsely accuse an innocent person, leading to their unjust punishment. This situation highlights the conflict between the intended purpose of laws and religious practices (promoting justice and fairness) and their actual misuse to commit wrongdoing.

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