Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither does He tempt any man, contradicting the notion of God sending a lying spirit in 2 Chronicles 18:20.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Titus 1:2
It mentions that God cannot lie, which contradicts the idea of God approving a lying spirit as described in 2 Chronicles 18:20.
Titus 1:2: In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; [In: or, For]
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse claims that God does not lie or repent, contradicting the permissibility of a lying spirit in the narrative of 2 Chronicles 18:20.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Hebrews 6:18
States that it is impossible for God to lie, conflicting with the event of a lying spirit being approved by God in 2 Chronicles 18:20.
Hebrews 6:18: That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that God allowed a spirit to deceive, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and truthful God. This can be seen as a contradiction because it raises questions about the nature of God's character and actions in allowing deceit.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 2 Chronicles 18:20 may arise from the idea of a spirit volunteering to deceive a king, which suggests that God allows or endorses deception. This might conflict with the idea of God being truthful and just, creating tension between divine will and moral integrity.