Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 35:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 35:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 35:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, King Josiah gave many lambs, goats, and cows to the people so they could celebrate a special holiday called Passover. He shared these animals from his own things so everyone could be part of the celebration.

2 Chronicles 35:7: And Josiah gave to the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, all for the passover offerings, for all that were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bullocks: these [were] of the king's substance. [gave: Heb. offered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This passage encourages giving to everyone that asks, while 2 Chronicles 35:7 involves a specific giving act by a king to a community.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

This verse supports that giving to the poor is lending to the Lord, which can be viewed as different from the king's provision to religious leaders and the people.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

This (give, and it shall be given unto you) suggests the person giving will receive a return, while 2 Chronicles 35:7 details giving as part of a religious duty without direct mention of return.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

Emphasizes giving based on individual decision and heart, while 2 Chronicles 35:7 describes a mandated provision by Josiah.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Acts 20:35

Focuses on the blessedness of giving generally, contrasting with a specific instance of giving from a ruler to people as described in 2 Chronicles 35:7.

Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
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