Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king showed great wisdom by figuring out who the real mother was. He said to give the baby to the woman who wanted to save it, because she truly cared for the child.

1 Kings 3:27: Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she [is] the mother thereof.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts 1 Kings 3:27 as it suggests that taking a life is against God's commandments, whereas the ruling initially threatened the life of the child.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:6

"Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed" contradicts 1 Kings 3:27 as it emphasizes the sanctity of life, contrasting the proposed division of the child.

Genesis 9:6: Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" contradicts 1 Kings 3:27 as it advocates for non-violence, whereas Solomon initially suggests a violent solution.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this situation could be seen in the way a drastic and violent solution (threatening to cut the child in two) is used to reveal the true mother. Some might find it morally troubling that such a harsh method was employed, even though it was not carried out, to solve the problem. This could be seen as inconsistent with ideas of kindness and compassion.

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