Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, God spoke to Elijah, giving him an important message. God often talked to prophets like Elijah to guide them on what to do next.

1 Kings 21:17: And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

Contradiction with Genesis 6:3

Contradicts the idea of God's intervention in immediate judgment, indicating a delay in human life for repentance.

Genesis 6:3: And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

Contradicts with swift divine retribution, implying delayed justice leads to people continuing in wrongdoing.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts the notion of enmity and destruction, promoting love and prayer for one's enemies instead.

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

Contradicts by advising believers to leave vengeance to God, implying a passive rather than active divine intervention.

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 2 Peter 3:9

Contradicts by suggesting God's patience in judgment to allow for repentance, opposing immediate divine action.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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