Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 32:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 32:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 32:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, this verse means that while other kings might depend on their own strength and soldiers, the people of Judah trust in God to help them and to fight for them. King Hezekiah's words made the people feel safe and peaceful because they believed God was on their side.

2 Chronicles 32:8: With him [is] an arm of flesh; but with us [is] the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. [rested...: Heb. leaned]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

While 2 Chronicles 32:8 speaks of the Lord fighting, Exodus 14:14 emphasizes that the Lord will fight, encouraging stillness rather than action.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse cautions against trusting in men, contradicting the call for reliance on human support in 2 Chronicles 32:8.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

Advises trusting in the Lord over man, which contradicts the dual reliance on human and divine support in 2 Chronicles 32:8.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against reliance on human help, contrasting with the implied support from human leaders in 2 Chronicles 32:8.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Contrasts by highlighting trust in God's name over human alliance, contrary to the dual reliance in 2 Chronicles 32:8.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

Unlike the reassurance of human support in 2 Chronicles 32:8, this verse focuses solely on God's deliverance.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
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