Contradiction with John 14:6
Jesus states that he is the way to God, implying that without him, people are without the true God, contradicting the idea in 2 Chronicles 15:3 that Israel was without the true God by implying a new way.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with John 1:18
States no one has seen God at any time, contrasting with any implication that God was known directly by Israel in the past.
John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Contradiction with Romans 3:11
Indicates that no one seeks God, suggesting a contradiction with the idea that people were seeking and finding God.
Romans 3:11: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33
Promises a new covenant where God’s law will be in their hearts, contradicting the idea they were without God's law.
Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10
Reiterates God’s law in their hearts in the new covenant, suggesting a contradiction to the notion they were without God or His law.
Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]
Contradiction with Exodus 25:8
God instructs to build a sanctuary that He may dwell among them, which contrasts with being without God.
Exodus 25:8: And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6
Encourages seeking the Lord while He may be found, contradicting the idea that God was unavailable.
Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises to be with believers always, implying the presence of God, which contrasts with being without God.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:16
States that God has said He will dwell in them and walk among them, contradicting the notion of being without God.
2 Corinthians 6:16: And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with 2 Chronicles 15:3 could be related to the idea that during the time described in the verse, Israel was "without the true God, without a teaching priest, and without law." This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that suggest God was always present with Israel and provided them with the law through Moses. The contradiction arises from the tension between God's continual presence and this period of apparent neglect or absence of guidance.
Paradox #2
2 Chronicles 15:3 suggests a period when Israel was without the true God, a teaching priest, or the law. A contradiction or conflict might arise because other parts of the Bible describe continuous religious practices and leadership, implying that there were always priests and the law present. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a complete absence described in this verse.