Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 30:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 30:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 30:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Chronicles, God listened to King Hezekiah's prayer and helped the people get better. This shows that God cares for people and can heal them when they are in trouble.

2 Chronicles 30:20: And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17

This verse mentions God's anger and punishment towards His people, contrasting with the healing aspect in 2 Chronicles 30:20.

Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:17

Here, God promises to restore health, which may seem similar, yet highlights initial affliction as opposed to the immediate healing in 2 Chronicles 30:20.

Jeremiah 30:17: For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Emphasizes God’s compassion in not casting off forever, contrasting with the direct healing action in 2 Chronicles 30:20.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:9

Speaks of God's wrath and judgment, not healing, which contrasts with the mercy shown in 2 Chronicles 30:20.

Ezekiel 7:9: And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will recompense thee according to thy ways and thine abominations [that] are in the midst of thee; and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD that smiteth. [thee according: Heb. upon thee, etc]

Contradiction with Amos 3:2

Highlights God's punishment despite prior knowledge, unlike the forgiveness and healing seen in 2 Chronicles 30:20.

Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
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