Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the king wants the prophet to tell him the truth about what God says. He is asking the prophet to be honest and not make up stories.

1 Kings 22:16: And the king said unto him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou tell me nothing but [that which is] true in the name of the LORD?

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse emphasizes the Lord's disdain for lying lips, contrasting with any implication of acceptance of untruths in 1 Kings 22:16.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states that a false witness will not go unpunished, which challenges the sincerity demanded in 1 Kings 22:16.

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

Contradiction with Revelation 21:8

This verse condemns liars to the second death, contrasting with the circumstances that might allow deceit as inferred from the context of 1 Kings 22:16.

Revelation 21:8: But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

The commandment against bearing false witness contradicts any notion of deception being acceptable, as might be explored in the context of 1 Kings 22:16.

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

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16

Calls for speaking the truth to neighbors, which contrasts with any allowance for misleading words suggested by the conversation in 1 Kings 22:16.

Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]
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