Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, people from far away will hear about how great and powerful God is. They will come to this special place to pray and ask for God's help.

1 Kings 8:42: (For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;

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:
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