Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 15:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 15:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 15:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, people made a big promise to God using loud voices, with lots of cheering and music from trumpets to show they were serious. They wanted everyone to know they were very happy to be close to God.

2 Chronicles 15:14: And they sware unto the LORD with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts with the notion of making a covenant through loud shouting, associated with violence.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" contradicts the idea of making oaths and covenants in the heat of battle or loud proclamation.

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 12:19

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" contradicts the act of humans taking loud and violent oaths or actions as seen in 2 Chronicles 15:14.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the promotion of violence or death for religious belief, which clashes with the broader moral teachings of compassion, mercy, and the value of human life found elsewhere in religious texts. This can seem inconsistent with messages of peace and forgiveness.

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