Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 31:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 31:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 31:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Hezekiah, the king, was curious and wanted to know why there were big piles of gifts in the temple. These gifts were brought by the people to share and say thank you to God.

2 Chronicles 31:9: Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9

This verse emphasizes honoring the LORD with substance, suggesting that withholding offerings contradicts the dedication to God observed in 2 Chronicles 31:9.

Proverbs 3:9: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Contradiction with Malachi 3:10

This verse encourages bringing all tithes into the storehouse, which conflicts with any negligent attitude towards contributions as addressed in the surrounding context of 2 Chronicles 31:9.

Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 16:2

Suggests systematic giving, contradicting any perception of sporadic or neglected contributions that could be inferred from the context of 2 Chronicles 31:9.

1 Corinthians 16:2: Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
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