Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse shows how important and special the ark was to the people. The leaders and priests made sure to handle it carefully because it was a symbol of God's presence with them.

1 Kings 8:3: And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse encourages drawing near to God for purification, which contradicts the assembly of physical priests drawing near for a ceremonial purpose in 1 Kings 8:3.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:27

This verse highlights Jesus offering sacrifice once for all, contrasting the ongoing priestly duties of the priests in 1 Kings 8:3.

Hebrews 7:27: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

This verse indicates that something greater than the temple is here, which stands in contrast to the reverence given by the priests at the temple in 1 Kings 8:3.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

This verse explains how the law, having a shadow of good things to come, can never make perfect those who draw near through repeated sacrifices, contradicting the temporary ceremonial actions of priests in 1 Kings 8:3.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with John 4:24

It suggests worshiping in spirit and truth, whereas 1 Kings 8:3 focuses on a physical and ceremonial approach to God by the priests.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
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