Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how important it is for people to ask God to listen to their prayers because they trust Him. It teaches that God cares about what we say to Him and listens when we talk to Him.

1 Kings 8:28: Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14

This verse suggests that God hears us when we ask according to His will, whereas 1 Kings 8:28 implores God to hear regardless.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse implies that sins can prevent God from hearing our prayers, contradicting 1 Kings 8:28, which is a plea for God to hear.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse states that ignoring the law makes one's prayers an abomination, conflicting with the plea in 1 Kings 8:28 to hear prayers.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Job 35:13

This verse asserts that God does not hear vanity, contrasting with 1 Kings 8:28's general request for God to hear prayers.

Job 35:13: Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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