Contradiction with Leviticus 18:21
This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:3 as it explicitly forbids making children pass through the fire to Molech, which is an act condemned by God.
Leviticus 18:21: And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through [the fire] to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I [am] the LORD. [Molech: Gr. Moloch]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:31
This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:3 by denouncing the abominable practices of the heathen, including burning their sons and daughters in fire.
Deuteronomy 12:31: Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. [to the: Heb. of the]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:31
This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:3, as it states that God did not command such practices and they did not come into His heart.
Jeremiah 7:31: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which [is] in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded [them] not, neither came it into my heart. [came...: Heb. came it upon my heart]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:31
This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:3, as it shows God's disapproval of Israel's idolatrous practices, including offering their children by fire.
Ezekiel 20:31: For when ye offer your gifts, when ye make your sons to pass through the fire, ye pollute yourselves with all your idols, even unto this day: and shall I be enquired of by you, O house of Israel? [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:17
This verse contradicts 2 Chronicles 28:3 by associating the act of making children pass through the fire with wickedness in the sight of the Lord.
2 Kings 17:17: And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
Paradox #1
This verse can lead to theological conflict because it describes actions that go against the Ten Commandments, which are central to biblical teachings. It highlights practices that are condemned elsewhere in the Bible, such as idolatry and child sacrifice, creating a moral and ethical contradiction within the text.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 2 Chronicles 28:3 could relate to the practice of child sacrifice, which is mentioned in the verse. While this practice is presented as something that King Ahaz did and is condemned, there are other parts of the Bible, like in the stories of Abraham and Jephthah, where similar acts are either commanded or occur. This can seem inconsistent with the Bible's overall message against such practices.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in 2 Chronicles 28:3 arises from the historical and ethical perspective of child sacrifice mentioned in the verse. Modern science and ethics strongly oppose the practice of child sacrifice, as it contradicts principles of human rights and well-being. Moreover, archaeological and historical evidence may not support the widespread practice of such rituals in the region during that time as described in the verse, leading to inconsistencies with the biblical account.
Paradox #4
The contradiction in that verse might stem from the fact that it describes actions that are considered deeply wrong and opposed to the core teachings elsewhere in the Bible, such as the value of life and prohibition against harming others, especially children. This could be seen as conflicting with the moral values promoted throughout the rest of the scripture.