Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:45
While 1 Kings 8:55 is a prayer of blessing and appreciation, 1 Kings 8:45 addresses times when people go to war, which implies uncertainty and distress contrary to the assurance of blessing.
1 Kings 8:45: Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. [cause: or, right]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15
1 Kings 8:55 blesses the people, whereas Deuteronomy 28:15 warns of curses if God's commandments are not followed, presenting the opposite of blessings.
Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:
Contradiction with Psalm 44:24
1 Kings 8:55 assures of God's blessing, whereas Psalm 44:24 questions God's presence and care during times of trouble, implying the absence of blessings.
Psalm 44:24: Wherefore hidest thou thy face, [and] forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:12
1 Kings 8:55 speaks of receiving blessings, in contrast, Jeremiah 14:12 discusses God's refusal to hear prayers and grant favor in a time of disobedience.
Jeremiah 14:12: When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse shows God not listening to prayers due to disobedience, opposing the answered prayers and blessings mentioned in 1 Kings 8:55.
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 Lamentations 3:8
While 1 Kings 8:55 is a declaration of God's support, Lamentations 3:8 expresses a feeling of God not hearing prayers, showing a perceived absence of divine support.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Malachi 2:2
This verse warns of curses if blessings are not honored, contrasting 1 Kings 8:55 where blessings are being conferred.
Malachi 2:2: If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay [it] to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay [it] to heart.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:2
1 Kings 8:55 conveys assurance of God's promises, whereas Hebrews 4:2 warns that the word is unprofitable if not mixed with faith, suggesting the conditional nature of such blessings.
Hebrews 4:2: For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard [it]. [the word...: Gr. the word of hearing] [not being...: or, because they were not united by faith to]
Contradiction with James 4:3
1 Kings 8:55 mentions granted blessings, while James 4:3 speaks of unmet prayers due to improper motives, highlighting conditions on receiving blessings.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]