Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 25:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 25:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse teaches that being proud and bragging after winning a fight can get you into trouble. It's like when someone tells you to stay calm and not cause more problems, or you might end up getting hurt and bringing trouble to your friends too.

2 Chronicles 25:19: Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to [thine] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, [even] thou, and Judah with thee?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Contradicts 2 Chronicles 25:19 by showing the consequence of pride, which mirrors the arrogance and resultant downfall of Amaziah.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts the aggressive challenge and warlike posturing by promoting love and peace toward enemies.

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

Urges believers to leave vengeance to God, contradicting Amaziah’s pursuit of revenge and conflict.

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.

Contradiction with James 4:10

Advises humility before God, contradicting the prideful and haughty attitude displayed in the message of 2 Chronicles 25:19.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:14

Encourages seeking peace and pursuing it, contradicting the aggressive stance and desire for confrontation.

Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
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