Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:2
This verse describes the wickedness of Manasseh, suggesting that God may not always respond to calls, even during distress, if the caller persists in wrongdoing.
2 Kings 21:2: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28-29
Describes scenarios where God may not answer calls or prayers due to the caller's refusal to accept wisdom and fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 1:28-29: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
Indicates that God may not listen to prayers if the individual's hands are full of blood, implying a contradiction in God's responsiveness.
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 Jeremiah 7:16
Shows that God instructs not to pray or intervene for certain people, indicating that He may not always heed calls in trouble.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44
States that God has covered Himself with a cloud so that prayers cannot pass through, suggesting possible times of divine silence.
Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:18
Suggests that God will not hear cries or respond in anger, contrasting the idea of God responding to calls.
Ezekiel 8:18: Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, [yet] will I not hear them.
Contradiction with Micah 3:4
Explains that God will not listen to people who have practiced evil deeds, presenting a condition where calls are not heard.
Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:13
Indicates a situation where God does not listen when people cry out, as they had previously ignored His calls.
Zechariah 7:13: Therefore it is come to pass, [that] as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
Suggests that not everyone who calls upon the Lord will be heard or answered, emphasizing obedience over mere calls for help.
Matthew 7:21-23: 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 John 9:31
States that God does not hear sinners, which implies a limitation on who God will listen to, contradicting the open line of communication implied in Psalms 18:6.
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.
Contradiction with James 4:3
Suggests that prayers may not be answered if they are asked with wrong motives, limiting assurance of God’s response to calls in distress.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]