Contradiction with John 4:22
This verse suggests that salvation is of the Jews, whereas 1 Kings 8:42 indicates that all people will come to God after hearing of His great name.
John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
This passage highlights God's impartiality and acceptance of people from every nation, contrasting with 1 Kings 8:42, which implicitly emphasizes Jerusalem's role as God's designated center.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Romans 2:10-11
Emphasizes that glory, honor, and peace come to every person who works good, despite their nationality, contrasting with 1 Kings 8:42 which implies that God's recognition is tied to His association with Israel.
Romans 2:10-11: But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: [Gentile: Gr. Greek]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which seems to contradict the idea in 1 Kings 8:42 of foreigners coming for God's name.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6
God’s people are described as a chosen and special nation above all others, which could contradict the idea of foreigners seeking and being accepted as stated in 1 Kings 8:42.
Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.
Contradiction with Psalm 147:19-20
Speaks of God revealing His word and statutes specifically to Israel, contrasting with 1 Kings 8:42, where foreigners seek God upon hearing about Him.
Psalm 147:19-20: He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. [his word: Heb. his words]
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:3
Addresses the inclusion of foreigners, which might contradict traditional views of Israel's exclusionary status seen in 1 Kings 8:42.
Isaiah 56:3: Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I [am] a dry tree.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Jesus instructs His disciples to avoid the Gentiles, distinctly opposing the welcoming message of 1 Kings 8:42 for those outside Israel.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not: