Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 7:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 7:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 7:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, Hiram made special containers and tools out of shiny brass for King Solomon’s temple, where people worshipped God. These items helped in taking care of the temple and making it beautiful.

1 Kings 7:45: And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, [were of] bright brass. [bright: Heb. made bright or, scoured]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse prohibits making any graven image, while 1 Kings 7:45 describes making intricate brass items.

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 Acts 17:24

This verse states God does not dwell in temples made with hands, whereas 1 Kings 7:45 details items for Solomon's temple.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1-2

These verses emphasize God’s transcendence over temple buildings, contrasting with the extensive temple furnishings in 1 Kings 7:45.

Isaiah 66:1-2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
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