Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 34:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 34:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 34:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse shows that the people collected money from God's house and gave it to the leaders and workers to repair and take care of the temple. It teaches about being responsible and using what we have to help fix and maintain important places.

2 Chronicles 34:17: And they have gathered together the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen. [gathered together: Heb. poured out, or, melted]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands not to steal, while the gathering of money in 2 Chronicles 34:17 may contradict the ethical use of funds if taken without consent.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 22:7

This verse states no reckoning for the money given, suggesting trust, whereas 2 Chronicles 34:17 describes reporting on gathered money, implying oversight.

2 Kings 22:7: Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the focus on accumulating money for temple repairs in 2 Chronicles 34:17.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Describes love of money as the root of evil, contradicting the practical concern with money gathering in 2 Chronicles 34:17.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
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