Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse contradicts 1 Kings 8:47 by stating that everyone is responsible for their own iniquity, whereas 1 Kings 8:47 speaks of collective repentance and acknowledgment of sin.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29
This contradicts 1 Kings 8:47 because it states that the Lord is far from the wicked, while 1 Kings 8:47 implies that God hears the prayers of sinners who repent.
Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:11
This verse contradicts 1 Kings 8:47 as it presents a scenario where the possibility of repentance might not avert disaster, whereas 1 Kings 8:47 implies repentance leads to deliverance.
Jeremiah 18:11: Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21
It contrasts with 1 Kings 8:47 by emphasizing that not all who call on the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, while 1 Kings 8:47 suggests that calling upon God and repentance is met with mercy.
Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:24
This verse contradicts 1 Kings 8:47 by emphasizing justification by works, whereas 1 Kings 8:47 implies that acknowledgment and repentance (without works) is sufficient for forgiveness.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.