Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 7:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 7:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 7:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse talks about King Solomon building a special part of the Temple that had many tall pillars. It's like describing how he made a big, beautiful porch for everyone to see and use.

1 Kings 7:6: And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof [was] fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch [was] before them: and the [other] pillars and the thick beam [were] before them. [before them: or, according to them]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

This verse speaks against opulent structures and ceremonies, which contradicts the grandeur described in 1 Kings 7:6.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise against storing earthly treasures, which contradicts the elaborate construction of a hall described in 1 Kings 7:6.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

This verse indicates that God does not dwell in man-made temples, which contradicts the emphasis on the physical structure in 1 Kings 7:6.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 24:1-2

Jesus predicts the destruction of physical temples, which contradicts the permanence suggested in the construction in 1 Kings 7:6.

Matthew 24:1-2: And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to [him] for to shew him the buildings of the temple.
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