Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells about a queen who made a plan to trick a man named Naboth by pretending to honor him during a special event so she could take away his garden. She wanted everyone to believe he was important, but it was part of her mean plan.

1 Kings 21:9: And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: [on high...: Heb. in the top of the people]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," which contradicts the deception plotted in 1 Kings 21:9.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

This verse instructs "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself," contrasting with the betrayal outlined in 1 Kings 21:9.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

States that "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD," which opposes the deceptive plan in 1 Kings 21:9.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:39

Jesus reaffirms "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself," contradicting the intention to harm a neighbor in 1 Kings 21:9.

Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Romans 13:10

"Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law," opposing the harmful deceit of 1 Kings 21:9.

Romans 13:10: Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 1 Kings 21:9 lies in the misuse of religious authority to commit an injustice. The verse describes a situation where false accusations and misuse of religious practices lead to the wrongful condemnation of an innocent person. This contradicts the moral values of justice and truth.

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