Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 14:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 14:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 14:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, King Asa trusted God a lot and asked for help when he was facing a big problem. He believed that God could help him whether he had a lot of people or just a few, so he prayed for God to be strong for them.

2 Chronicles 14:11: And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, [it is] nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou [art] our God; let not man prevail against thee. [man: or, mortal man]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Contradicts by depicting God as a warrior actively engaged in battles, while 2 Chronicles 14:11 depicts reliance on God to prevail without human strength.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Contradicts by encouraging strength and courage, whereas 2 Chronicles 14:11 relies on divine intervention in weakness.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

Contradicts because it emphasizes that victory does not come from human strength, akin to 2 Chronicles 14:11, but contrasts with verses emphasizing human effort.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1-3

Contradicts by warning against relying on human strength or military power, similar in theme but contrast with passages that encourage human preparation.

Isaiah 31:1-3: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Contradicts as it curses those who rely on human strength, resonating with 2 Chronicles 14:11's reliance on God instead of human power.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse might be the emphasis on relying solely on divine intervention during battles, which can conflict with the idea of personal responsibility and effort. It suggests that faith alone guarantees victory, which might not align with the belief that actions and decisions also play a crucial role in outcomes.

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