Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:53

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:53 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:53. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God chose a special group of people to be His own, just like He promised long ago when He helped them leave Egypt with Moses. God wanted these people to belong to Him and be very special.

1 Kings 8:53: For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, [to be] thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states that God does not repent, contradicting 1 Kings 8:53 where God is viewed as changing His mind in choosing Israel.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

Here it is mentioned God is not a man that He should repent, conflicting with the idea of exclusivity in choice reflected in 1 Kings 8:53.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses affirm that God shows no partiality, contrasting with the exclusive selection of Israel in 1 Kings 8:53.

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 2:11

It declares God does not show favoritism, contrasting with 1 Kings 8:53 depicting the choice of Israel.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality in Christ, conflicting with the particularism presented in 1 Kings 8:53.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Paradox #1

1 Kings 8:53 could present a contradiction regarding the idea of God choosing a specific nation or group of people as His exclusive possession or "chosen people." Some might find this inconsistent with the concept of God being a universal deity who loves and cares for all nations and people equally. This can raise questions about fairness and favoritism in divine selection.

Paradox #2

One possible contradiction or inconsistency could be with the idea of God's universal love and salvation for all people. 1 Kings 8:53 focuses on Israel as God's chosen people, which may seem inconsistent with New Testament teachings that emphasize the inclusion of all nations in God's plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.

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