Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 7:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 7:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 7:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Kings, King Solomon finished building the temple for God, and he put all the special gifts that his father, King David, had collected, like silver and gold, into the temple. This made the temple even more special and beautiful for God.

1 Kings 7:51: So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; [even] the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD. [things...: Heb. holy things of David]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:13

1 Kings 7:51 speaks of Solomon completing the temple, while 2 Samuel 7:13 implies that David's lineage and kingdom will build an everlasting house, suggesting a contradicting focus on the completeness and permanence of David's house rather than Solomon's physical temple.

2 Samuel 7:13: He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

1 Kings 7:51 discusses the completion of the temple as a dwelling for God, whereas Acts 7:48 states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the concept of God residing in Solomon's temple.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1

1 Kings 7:51 details the completion of the temple for the Lord's dwelling, but Isaiah 66:1 highlights God's statement that heaven is His throne and earth His footstool, questioning the need for a physical house or rest place, hence contradicting the purpose of the temple completion.

Isaiah 66:1: 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?

Contradiction with John 4:21

While 1 Kings 7:51 focuses on completing a temple for worship, John 4:21 notes that the time will come when worship will not be tied to any specific location, including a temple, thus contradicting the significance of the temple's completion in centralized worship.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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