Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
This verse advises against using vain repetitions in prayer, contrasting with 1 Kings 8:38 which implies earnest and repetitive prayers for specific requests.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with James 4:3
This verse states that prayers can be denied if asked with wrong motives, whereas 1 Kings 8:38 suggests that any prayer made earnestly with heart and hands spread toward the temple will be heard by God.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
This verse claims that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, contradicting 1 Kings 8:38 which accepts any prayer regardless of prior obedience.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
This verse states that iniquities separate people from God so that He will not hear, whereas 1 Kings 8:38 proposes that prayers will be heard regardless of personal sin when made earnestly.
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]