Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 34:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 34:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 34:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse tells about a king who got rid of bad things that were happening in his land. He wanted to make things right and pure again for his people and God.

2 Chronicles 34:5: And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." contradicts the act of slaying priests, which is a form of killing mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:5.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies..." contradicts the act of slaying others, which is an act of hostility found in 2 Chronicles 34:5.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves..." contradicts the idea of taking vengeance, which can be associated with the actions in 2 Chronicles 34:5.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Romans 14:10

"But why dost thou judge thy brother?" contradicts judging and executing priests, as judgment is reserved for God, contrasting with the actions in 2 Chronicles 34:5.

Romans 14:10: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Contradiction with James 4:12

"There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy..." contradicts the idea of taking into your own hands the judgment and slaying of others, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:5.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could be the act of burning human bones, which might be seen as disrespectful or desecrating the dead. In many cultures and religious beliefs, honoring and respecting the dead is considered important, and actions contrary to this can be seen as morally troubling.

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