Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 14:14

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

According to the writer of 2 Chronicles, this verse means that when the people trusted in God, they were able to win and gather lots of treasures from the cities around them. God made everyone very scared, so they didn't fight back.

2 Chronicles 14:14: And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, which contradicts taking enemy spoil.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises not to repay evil for evil, clashing with the act of despoiling cities.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advises not to return evil for evil, opposing the concept of despoiling defeated enemies.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse advises against saying you'll do to others what they've done to you, conflicting with taking spoil.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses encourage kindness to enemies, which opposes the treatment in 2 Chronicles 14:14.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the conflict between promoting peace and the act of taking spoils from defeated enemies, which might be seen as encouraging violence or taking advantage of others after victory. Some might see this as inconsistent with messages in the Bible that advocate for compassion and mercy.

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