Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 7:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 7:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 7:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, there was a very smart man who was really good at making things with metal. King Solomon asked him to come and create special things for him because he was so talented.

1 Kings 7:14: He [was] a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father [was] a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. [a widow's...: Heb. the son of a widow woman]

Contradiction with Exodus 31:2-3

Bezalel, not Huram, is described as filled with God's spirit in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, for making artistic designs.

Exodus 31:2-3: See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

Contradiction with Exodus 31:6

God specifically names Aholiab, alongside Bezalel, as skilled craftsman, differing from Huram's involvement.

Exodus 31:6: And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:13-14

God is depicted as needing no counselor or tutor, contrasting human wisdom stated in 1 Kings 7:14.

Isaiah 40:13-14: Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or [being] his counsellor hath taught him? [his...: Heb. man of his counsel]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

God chooses the foolish and weak to confound the wise and mighty, contradicting Huram's human skills.

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 Romans 11:34

Again emphasizes no one can be His counselor, presenting divine knowledge above human craftsmanship.

Romans 11:34: For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
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