Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Hiram was very kind and gave King Solomon all the wood he needed to build a special house for God. Hiram wanted to help Solomon because they were friends and he trusted him.

1 Kings 5:10: So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees [according to] all his desire.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse highlights that every good gift comes from God, whereas 1 Kings 5:10 attributes the provision of cedar and fir to human arrangements.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

These verses encourage not to worry about material provisions, focusing instead on God's kingdom, contrasting with the careful economic planning in 1 Kings 5:10.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Acts 17:25

States that God doesn't need anything from humans and gives life to everything, contrasting with the human exchange for resources in 1 Kings 5:10.

Acts 17:25: Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7

Emphasizes that we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out, seemingly in conflict with the material transactions described in 1 Kings 5:10.

1 Timothy 6:7: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Assures that God will supply all needs, which contrasts with the reliance on human deals for the provision of building materials in 1 Kings 5:10.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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