Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 4:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 4:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Solomon was the smartest person, even smarter than the people from the East and Egypt. His wisdom was greater than all of theirs.

1 Kings 4:30: And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse suggests that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, suggesting wisdom of the world (embodied by Solomon's wisdom) is not the ultimate authority.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with James 3:15

This verse states that certain types of wisdom do not come from above but are earthly, sensual, and devilish, which could imply a contradiction with the divine origin of Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings 4:30.

James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Solomon himself writes that in much wisdom is much grief, contradicting the positive portrayal of his wisdom as purely advantageous in 1 Kings 4:30.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Job 32:9

This verse argues that great men are not always wise, which contrasts with the assertion that Solomon's wisdom was greater than all men.

Job 32:9: Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

This verse praises God for hiding things from the wise and revealing them to babes, suggesting that being wise like Solomon is not necessarily the most blessed state.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

This verse mentions that the wise are put to shame and their wisdom is rejected, indicating that wisdom itself can be fallible or insufficient.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]
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