Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 27:6

"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." Contradicts the idea that Jotham became mighty because he prepared his ways before the Lord, suggesting pride leads to downfall instead of strength.

"Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord." Contradicts the notion of gaining strength through one's own preparation, by emphasizing reliance on God rather than on oneself.

"Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men." Contradicts by suggesting that trusting in one's own ways and might leads to negative outcomes rather than becoming mighty.

"For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh." Contradicts by discouraging confidence in human efforts, in contrast to Jotham's might from his preparations.

"But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." Contradicts the implication that preparation and might are sufficient, highlighting that humility, not might, receives God's favor.

"Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the Lord!" Contradicts the source of might being human preparation, indicating reliance should be on seeking the Lord.