Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
This verse states that the Lord will fight for you and you need only to be still, suggesting divine action rather than silence.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24
Emphasizes that God will answer even before people call, indicating attentiveness rather than silence.
Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:36-37
Shows God responding to Elijah's prayer immediately, contradicting the idea of divine silence.
1 Kings 18:36-37: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:17
Indicates that God hears and delivers the righteous, in contrast to being silent.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:1
Declares that the Lord's ear is not too dull to hear, suggesting attentiveness rather than silence.
Isaiah 59:1: Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4
States that God will not slumber or sleep, implying constant watchfulness and activity instead of silence.
Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8
Promises that those who ask will receive, which contrasts with the concept of God maintaining silence.
Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Suggests that God will hear from heaven and forgive, which is at odds with the notion of him being silent.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
Emphasizes that God will never leave or forsake, contrasting with the perception of absence or silence.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with John 14:13-14
Assures that God will do whatever is asked in Jesus' name, contradicting the idea of divine inaction or silence.
John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
Declares God as a very present help in trouble, contrasting with divine silence.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3
Encourages calling upon God with the assurance that He will answer, which contradicts silence.
Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 1:6
Nehemiah asks for God's ear to be attentive, suggesting that God listens and is not silent.
Nehemiah 1:6: Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.