Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse is about asking God to always listen to and care for the prayers of the people. It’s like asking a parent to pay attention when their child asks for help.

1 Kings 8:52: That thine eyes may be open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Contradicts with 1 Kings 8:52 by suggesting that God does not require lengthy prayers to hear us.

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 Isaiah 1:15

This verse contradicts 1 Kings 8:52 by stating that God will not hear the prayers of those whose hands are full of blood.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Job 35:13

It contradicts 1 Kings 8:52, which is a prayer for God to hear the Israelites, by asserting that God will not hear empty cries.

Job 35:13: Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Contradicts 1 Kings 8:52 as it states that if one turns away from the law, even their prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with John 9:31

This verse contradicts 1 Kings 8:52 because it claims that God does not listen to sinners, unlike the plea for God to hear in 1 Kings 8:52.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
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