Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:24
This verse suggests that God's presence fills heaven and earth, implying He inhabits everywhere, unlike the question in 1 Kings 8:27 about whether God can dwell on earth.
Jeremiah 23:24: Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
This verse declares that heaven is God's throne and the earth is His footstool, suggesting a limited notion of location as opposed to the implied limitlessness in 1 Kings 8:27.
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 Acts 7:48
This verse states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the idea of God's dwelling in a specific place as pondered in 1 Kings 8:27.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Psalms 139:7-10
These verses convey that there is no place one can go to escape God's presence, which counters the question of God's dwelling capacity on earth in 1 Kings 8:27.
Psalms 139:7-10: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Contradiction with John 4:24
This verse emphasizes that God is spirit, suggesting an omnipresent existence that deviates from the finite dwelling concern expressed in 1 Kings 8:27.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that God cannot be contained by physical spaces, implying His omnipresence and transcendence. This can seem inconsistent with other scriptures that describe God's presence in specific locations or objects, like the Ark of the Covenant or the Temple, indicating a localized presence. This might create a tension between God's transcendence and immanence.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27 is related to the idea that, while this verse suggests that God cannot be contained by a physical building like the temple, other parts of the Bible describe God dwelling in specific places, such as the tabernacle or the temple itself. This raises questions about how God can both be everywhere and yet be present in specific locations.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency related to 1 Kings 8:27 might be about the idea of God dwelling in a temple. While this verse acknowledges that God cannot be contained in a physical building, the Israelites built the Temple as a house for God. This creates a tension between God's transcendence and the practices of worship that focus on a specific location.
Paradox #4
The potential scientific conflict with 1 Kings 8:27 could be the concept of infinity or an infinite universe. The verse suggests that not even the highest heavens can contain God. Scientifically, any being occupying or interacting with an infinite space conflicts with our understanding of physical entities which are typically bound by spatial limitations. However, theological interpretations often treat such descriptions as metaphorical, sidestepping the literal scientific implications.
Paradox #5
One potential contradiction could be with the idea that God is omnipresent and not confined to any one place, yet in various religious practices, people build temples or churches intended as His "house" to worship Him there specifically. This could seem inconsistent with the belief that God is everywhere and not limited to physical structures.