Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 31:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 31:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 31:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, when the people of Israel heard the command, they happily brought lots of their first harvest of food like corn, wine, oil, and honey to share with God. This shows they were thankful and wanted to give back from what they received.

2 Chronicles 31:5: And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all [things] brought they in abundantly. [came...: Heb. brake forth] [honey: or, dates]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

Encourages giving in secret, while 2 Chronicles 31:5 describes a public offering.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

Advises cheerful giving from the heart, whereas 2 Chronicles 31:5 implies a commanded or obligatory offering.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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