Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 20:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 20:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 20:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse means that God is telling the people and their king, Jehoshaphat, not to worry or be scared because God will fight the battle for them. It teaches that they should trust God to help them.

2 Chronicles 20:15: And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle [is] not yours, but God's.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse says, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," which contradicts the idea of actively going out against the enemy as instructed in 2 Chronicles 20:15.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

States that God goes with the Israelites to fight against their enemies, suggesting an active participation, which contrasts with 2 Chronicles 20:15's idea that the battle is solely God's.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus tells Peter to put away his sword, implying a rejection of physical battle, contradicting the call to prepare for battle in 2 Chronicles 20:15.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with James 4:7

Advises resisting the devil so he will flee from you, which implies an active resistance rather than the passive stance suggested in 2 Chronicles 20:15.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Paradox #1

The verse emphasizes that the battle belongs to God and not humans. One possible contradiction could be with other parts of the Bible where believers are encouraged to take action or fight their own battles, implying that God helps those who help themselves. This could seem inconsistent with the idea that individuals should let God handle their battles. However, many interpret this as complementary rather than contradictory, understanding that some battles are meant for divine intervention while others require human action guided by faith.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the concept of a battle belonging to a higher power, which may conflict with the idea of personal responsibility or free will in facing challenges. This can create tension between relying on divine intervention and taking personal action.

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