Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 29:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 29:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 29:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, when the people made themselves ready and dedicated to God, Hezekiah invited them to bring gifts and thank-yous to God's house. Everybody who wanted to share and give from their heart brought special gifts to show their love and thanks to God.

2 Chronicles 29:31: Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. [consecrated...: or, filled your hand]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

This verse suggests that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, contradicting the act of offering sacrifices in 2 Chronicles 29:31.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse indicates that God does not delight in sacrifices or burnt offerings, which contrasts with the acceptance and encouragement of offerings in 2 Chronicles 29:31.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of the multitude of sacrifices, contrasting with the offerings made in 2 Chronicles 29:31.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse emphasizes God’s desire for mercy rather than sacrifice, which contradicts the sacrificial practices referenced in 2 Chronicles 29:31.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

This verse reveals God's disregard for burnt offerings and sacrifices, at odds with the presentation of sacrifices in 2 Chronicles 29:31.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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