Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 32:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 32:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 32:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows a king bragging and asking if any god in history had saved people from him. He was saying that he didn't believe the God of the people he was attacking could save them either.

2 Chronicles 32:14: Who [was there] among all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out of mine hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of mine hand?

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:13

This verse states that none can deliver out of God's hand, contradicting the claim in 2 Chronicles 32:14 that no god could deliver nations from the speaker's hands.

Isaiah 43:13: Yea, before the day [was] I [am] he; and [there is] none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? [let it: Heb. turn it back?]

Contradiction with Psalm 50:15

This verse implies that God can deliver those who call upon Him in trouble, contradicting the assertion that no god has delivered nations.

Psalm 50:15: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:27

This verse declares that nothing is too hard for God, implying His power to deliver, contradicting 2 Chronicles 32:14 where the implication is that no god can deliver.

Jeremiah 32:27: Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Contradiction with Daniel 3:17

In this verse, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego express confidence that God can deliver them, contrasting the assertion in 2 Chronicles 32:14.

Daniel 3:17: If it be [so], our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver [us] out of thine hand, O king.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:19

This verse is a prayer for deliverance by God to show His power, contradicting the claim in 2 Chronicles 32:14 of no deliverance.

2 Kings 19:19: Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou [art] the LORD God, [even] thou only.

Paradox #1

Some people may find a contradiction between the claim in this verse about other gods not delivering their people and other stories in the Bible that describe moments when idols or false gods are worshiped and seem to have power or influence. There can be inconsistencies in how the power of these gods is perceived or described in different contexts within the Bible.

Paradox #2

2 Chronicles 32:14 could reflect a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the themes of divine judgment and human free will. It might seem conflicting how past destructions of nations could be used to question the power of a God to protect, raising questions about divine omnipotence and justice compared to human actions.

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