Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 7:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 7:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 7:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God had a special temple built with big, tall pillars that were decorated with rows of pomegranates. These details showed how beautiful and important the temple was for God and His people.

1 Kings 7:18: And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that [were] upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse commands against making graven images, which can contradict the crafting of intricate designs described in 1 Kings 7:18.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9-10

These verses describe the folly of idol makers, potentially contradicting the positive depiction of artisanship in 1 Kings 7:18.

Isaiah 44:9-10: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:3-4

These verses criticize idolatrous practices and decorative works, which might contradict the ornate craftsmanship in 1 Kings 7:18.

Jeremiah 10:3-4: For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. [customs...: Heb. statutes, or, ordinances are vanity]

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

This verse prohibits making idols or graven images, which may be seen as contrary to the decorative work described in 1 Kings 7:18.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]
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